Form W-2 filing deadline

If you have employees, you’ll need to fill out two copies of IRS Form W-2 for each one.

One W-2 must be submitted to the IRS. The other must be sent to the employee. The deadline for both is January 31, 2025.

Form 1099-NEC Copy A and B filing deadline

If you work with independent contractors, you must file Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation by January 31, 2025.

Copy A must be filed with the IRS by this date. Copy B must be furnished to the contractor on this date, as well.

Form 1099-MISC Copy B filing deadline

Regardless of whether you file electronically or using paper forms, Copy B of Form 1099-MISC must be sent to the payee by January 31, 2025.