I just ask a questions earlier about a new employee who is asking me for my w2 form. After almost ten years working for this company I was downsized and receive a pretty good severance package. I just received an offer to work for this firm and in the welcoming package they requested w2 form for 2004 and 2005. I was downsized in january 2006. The salary I put on the job application is actually the compensation I got when I left. Should I be worried, since I never really gave them a salary history. I just wrote on the application 1997 to 2006 and a total salary and bonus number. Also should I send them my w2 form? Why do they need it?
2006-11-17 12:43:49 · 6 answers · asked by marie c 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
This seems a bit weird. I can understand if they are asking you to fill out a new w-2, but asking for your last two w-2 forms seems like it is illegal. What your new employer offers you is not dependant on what you have made in the past. They are hiring your skill set and knowledge.
I would call your state employment office and see what they say. This does not seem on the up and up.
2006-11-17 12:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by leannainpa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very common for the company to ask for a W2 form when applying for large corporations.
"Since the company was downsized some of my compensation carried over to 2006". It doesn't show up on the 2005 W2." " I pay on the balance this year". Where is my office?
2006-11-17 12:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The employer has until January 31st to provide you with your W2. And yes ALL employees should receive w2's regardless of current employment status.
2016-03-29 00:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If an employer, or anyone that has a legally established business that has paid you, requests that you complete a W-2, I'd do it. Don't mess around with taxes. The IRS will make your life miserable if you screw anything up. You don't want that monkey on your back, even if you can get out of paying a few thousand in taxes.
2006-11-17 12:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by warmwardbound 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very odd for them to ask for that. If they are trying to verify income history then they could contact your previous employer.
2006-11-17 12:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by Harushnakarvikonivonich Hakopyan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're onto you're scheme
2006-11-17 12:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋