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W-2 form: What it is, when to expect it
If you’re an employee, your employer is required to mail out a W-2 form, detailing your income and taxes, by Jan. 31.
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If you’re an employee, your employer is required to mail out a W-2 form, detailing your income and taxes, by Jan. 31.
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