Find your name, address, and Social Security number in Box a through Box f
Check Box 1 for your total taxable wages, tips, and other compensation
Check Box 2 for the federal income tax withheld from your pay
Check Box 3 for your Social Security wages
Check Box 4 for the Social Security tax withheld
Check Box 5 for your Medicare wages and tips
Check Box 6 for the Medicare tax withheld
Review Boxes 7 and 8 for Social Security tips and allocated tips, if any
Review Box 10 for dependent care benefits, if any
Review Box 12 for codes showing other income or tax amounts
Check Box 13 to see if the box for Statutory employee, Retirement plan, or Third-party sick pay is marked
Check Box 14 for other deductions or information from your employer
Review Boxes 15 through 20 for state and local wages, taxes withheld, and employer information
Compare the amounts with your final pay stubs and year-end records
Use the form to file your federal and state tax return