You will use the information from your
Form W-2
(PDF) to complete your tax return. After filing you should retain a copy of the
form for your records. When filing electronically:
You must provide a copy of the Form W-2 to the authorized IRS e-file provider before the provider sends the electronic return to the
IRS.
You do not need to send your W-2 forms to the IRS and should keep them in a safe place with a copy of your tax
return.
Use
Form 8453 (PDF),
U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-File Return, to submit any paper documents that need to be sent after your return has been accepted electronically. Do not use this form to send your W-2
forms.
For general information about e-file, refer to
Filing Options.