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What is the primary purpose of a W-2 form for employees in the U.S.?

A To apply for a new job.
B To report an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld to the IRS and the employee.
C To request a refund for overpaid taxes during the year.
D To track personal expenses for tax deductions.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A W-2 form, officially the Wage and Tax Statement, is a document an employer must send to each employee and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of the year. It reports the employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from their paycheck.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is the primary purpose of a W-2 form for employees in the U.S.?" is Option B: To report an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld to the IRS and the employee..

The other options — A) To apply for a new job., C) To request a refund for overpaid taxes during the year., D) To track personal expenses for tax deductions. — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: A W-2 form, officially the Wage and Tax Statement, is a document an employer must send to each employee and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of the year. It reports the employee's annual…

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