Find your personal information at the top
Check your employer’s name, address, and EIN
Review Box 1 for federal taxable wages
Review Box 2 for federal income tax withheld
Review Box 3 for Social Security wages
Review Box 4 for Social Security tax withheld
Review Box 5 for Medicare wages and tips
Review Box 6 for Medicare tax withheld
Check Boxes 7 and 8 for Social Security tips, if applicable
Check Box 10 for dependent care benefits, if applicable
Check Box 12 for special codes and amounts
Review Box 13 for retirement plan, statutory employee, or third-party sick pay
Review Box 14 for other deductions or information
Review Boxes 15 through 20 for state and local tax information
Compare the amounts to your final pay stub and records
Use the W-2 when filing your tax return