Wage and Tax Statements

Wage and Tax Statements due January 31

The IRS reminds employers and other businesses that January 31 remains the filing deadline for wage statements and independent contractor forms.

Employers are required to file their copies of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration by January 31. Certain Forms 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, filed with the IRS to report non-employee compensation to independent contractors, are also due at this time.