W-2 Due Dates

If you print your own W-2's:

• The Employee Copy is to be either distributed or post marked by the end of January.
• The SSA (red) copy, along with the W-3 (red) is to be postmarked by the end of January. The mailing address is on the bottom portion of the W-3. **NOTE -- Starting with 2016 W-2 submissions the SSA has move up the due date for employer copies.
• The Due Date for the State copy (if required) vary by state. Consult with your accountant or contact the state for the due date.

For current W-2 eFile due dates for the Employee copy, Federal copy and State Copy (if required) of W-2's:

• W2 eFile Due Dates 

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