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W-2 Tax Year

michasiegel91 — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:06:49 GMT

Wages that are earned in December 2019 and paid in January 2020 will be taxed in which year?

Re: W-2 Tax Year

Critter — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:17:38 GMT

2020 ... it is the year on the check that sets the tax year not when you earn it.

Re: W-2 Tax Year

TomD8 — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:39:21 GMT

On your 2019 return you'll be taxed on the wages shown on your 2019 W-2. Ask your employer's payroll department if your year-end wages are going to be reported on your 2019, or your 2020 W-2.

By the way, your question illustrates why no one should prepare their tax return on the basis of their year-end check stubs. Always wait for the W-2.