Information Returns

Form W-3: Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements

A transmittal form that accompanies Copy A of all W-2 forms sent to the Social Security Administration, summarizing the total wages and taxes for all employees.

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Who Files This Form?

Employers transmitting W-2 forms to the Social Security Administration.

Key Fields

  • Total wages/tips
  • Total federal tax withheld
  • Total Social Security wages
  • Total Medicare wages
  • Number of W-2 forms

Filing Deadlines

Due Date

January 31

Late Filing Penalty

Penalties range from $60 to $310 per form for late filing.

Related Forms

W-2

Wage and Tax Statement

W-2c

Corrected Wage and Tax Statement

Form 941

Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return

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