Checking Your W-2 For A Positive Bottom Line (NAPSA)—Oneofthe best ways to make dealing with the IRS less taxing is to learn about the W-2 form. The form is a statement of your wages from a given employer, and is vital when it comes to filing your tax return. Here are some important tips from experts regarding your W-2’s: Check for Errors Once you receive your W-2, review it for errors that might delay your tax refund or even reduce your Social Security benefits when youretire. Make sure the name and number on your W-2 matches your Social Security card. Look for a W-2 from every employer you worked for, evenif it wasonly for a day or two. If you notice incorrect information on your W-2, you should immediately contact your employer. If you worked multiple jobs, you may have paid more than you should have in Social Security taxes, which means you could get moneyback. Get Your Refund Faster Depending on the company that issues your paychecks and W-2’s, you maybeable to file your return before you receive your W-2’s from your employers. If your W-2’s are issued through ADP, you can get early electronic access to them at an area Jackson Hewitt Tax Service location. Once your return is completed, the company can process your return with the IRS e-file program, also knownas electronic filing. Elec- It’s important to be certain the information on your W-2 form is correct. tronic filing takes less paperwork, involves no postal mailing andis more accurate. Electronic download of ADP W-2’s and electronic filing means you canfile earlier and get your refund evenfaster. Don’t Despair Regardless of the format—electronic or hard copy—you will not be able to file your tax return without your W-2 forms. If you have not received your forms by January 31, you should contact your employer. You may not have received your form due to an incorrect or incomplete address. If you don’t receive your W-2 by February 15, contact the IRS for assistance at 1-800-829-1040 or www.irs. gov. For more information about W-2’s, e-filing or other tax advice, call 1-800-234-1040 or visit www.jacksonhewitt.com.
