W-2 forms should have arrived in mailboxes and inboxes by Jan. 31. Here's why you need that form for the 2025 tax season and what to do if you haven't gotten yours yet.

The all-important W-2 tax form is provided by employers to employees who earned at least $600 in cash or noncash payments in the prior calendar year.

You should receive your W-2 form no later than early February. If it's late, here's what to do and who you can contact. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...