IRS to Employers: February 1, 2021 deadline for Form W-2, other wage statements

Good preparation now can help businesses avoid problems later. The Internal Revenue Service reminds employers that they must file Form W-2 and other wage statements by February 1, 2021, to avoid penalties and help the IRS prevent fraud. For instance, employers can get an early start verifying or updating employee information like names, addresses and Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers.