Question:   May an employer provide me my Form W-2 electronically?

Answer:   Yes, an employer may furnish your Form W-2 (PDF) electronically provided certain criteria are met.

• You must agree to receive the Form W-2 (PDF) in an electronic format.
• Prior to, or at the time of, your consent, your employer must provide you a disclosure statement containing specific disclosures.
• Additionally, the electronic version of the Form W-2 (PDF) must contain all required information and comply with applicable revenue procedures relating to substitute statements to recipients.
• If the statement is furnished on a Web site, then your employer must notify you, via mail, electronic mail, or in person, that the statement is posted on a Web site and provide instructions on accessing and printing the statement.