Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

United States: W-2 Filing and Furnishing Deadline (SSA)

SSA reiterates that January 31 is the deadline to file Forms W-2 (electronic via BSO or paper) and to distribute W-2s to employees. If the date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.

Effective Date

Impact

  • Late W-2 filing can trigger penalties and downstream employee tax issues.

Payroll action

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