Is the hand written w2 i received ok to use? never have gotten a hand written so was it filed with irs?

[mommy_diana]

 how can i tell if employer actually took taxes out during year?

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

A handwritten W-2 is OK to use.  Your employer is required to file the W-2 with the IRS. The IRS will match the information reported on your return with W-2s it has received from employers.

If your employer took out taxes, it should be noted in the following boxes on your W-2:

• Box 2 - Federal income tax;
• Box 4 - Social Security tax;
  
• Box 6 -  Medicare tax;
• Box 17 - State income tax.