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Re:Reporter who told Missouri officials of website flaw did ... by 3np on Thursday November 04, 2021 @07:03AM (#29105571)
What’s w2?
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Re:Reporter who told Missouri officials of website flaw did ... by Sohcahtoa82 on Thursday November 04, 2021 @02:34PM (#29110889)
"w2" refers to tax form W-2 [0], which is a form given to direct hire employees during tax filing season.

It contrasts to form 1099 [1] which are given to independent contractors.

[0] https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-2

[1] https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-misc

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