Is there a deadline for everyone to get the w2 forms and other forms sent out to people to file their tax?

Question

I was wondering how long to wait to make sure I had everything before filing. I thought you should have every form by the end of Jan.

Answer 1

all companys are required by law to have all W-2 sent out BY Jan. 31

Answer 2

Though they are required to send them by the end of January, we are talking about a government process performed by bureaucrats, aren't we? :-) Need I say more? They can be late, but YOU'D BETTER NOT! But don't fear - help is out there....

Actually, you don't really even need to wait for them to arrive. Simply go to your local library, which should have copies of any form that Uncle Sam's little helpers have dreamed up while they are SLEEPING ON THE JOB that you can copy for whatever that library charges to use its copy machine. :-) Sorry for that little editorial; I digress!

Just go there, or if you know a friendly worker at H&R Block, etc; they may be able to get you a copy for a minimal printing fee.

Or.....you can find what you need online at http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html and print it at home.

Good luck, and I hope you get a big refund! :-)

Answer 3

1/31/2007 is the mailing deadline. Just a bit longer

(I've read so many posters ready to report their employers for not getting them these forms yet - they are wrong)

Answer 4

useful there is. the two "hardship to seek for" your W-2, or ask your business enterprise for yet another reproduction (they might fee you for a replica). Then record your return. If that is interior 3 years of the due date, you will nevertheless get your rerfund.

Answer 5

You are not required to HAVE your forms by the end of January, but they ARE required to mail them by January 31.