IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Key Deadline That They Should Know About to Avoid Scams

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building is seen in Washington on Sept. 28, 2020. Erin Scott/Reuters

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder that Jan. 31 is the deadline for employers to file W-2 forms and other wage statements, and that wage earners should be aware of this deadline to help them guard against tax refund scams.

Employers must submit Form W-2 and Form W-3 for the 2022 tax year to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by Jan. 31, with the deadline applicable to both electronic and paper filings.