Government Updates
Year 2017 Changes Announced by the Social Security Administration:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Moreover, please remember that not only are W-2s due to employees by January 31, 2017 but also the tax filing is also due the IRS by January 31, 2017. From 2016 General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3 ( https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw2w3.pdf ) : New due date for filing with SSA. The due date for filing 2016 Forms W-2, W-2AS, W-2CM, W-2GU, W-2VI, W-3 and W-3SS with the SSA is now January 31, 2017, whether you file using paper forms or electronically. Extensions of time to file. Extensions of time to file Form W-2 with the SSA are no longer automatic. For filings due on or after January 1, 2017, you may request one 30-day extension to file Form W-2 by submitting a complete application on Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns, including a detailed explanation of why you need additional time and signed under penalties of perjury. The IRS will only grant the extension in extraordinary circumstances or catastrophe. See Extension to file for more information. This does not affect extensions of time to furnish Forms W-2 to employees. See Extension of time to furnish Forms W-2 to employees for more information. Dennis L. Day, CPA.CITP, CGMA Birmingham Chapter of the Payroll Association Board Member – Government Liaison 205-533-9458 |
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