How to File a 1040EZ With Two W-2s

You will have two W-2 forms if you had two employers during the tax year.

The Internal Revenue Service's form 1040EZ is a personal income tax form that can be used by single taxpayers and married couples who do not claim any dependents. To use 1040EZ, your total taxable income must be less than $100,000. As long as your taxable income does not exceed that amount, you can list income from multiple employers on Form 1040EZ and use two or more W-2s to prepare your tax return.

Things You'll Need

• IRS Form 1040EZ
• W-2 forms from employers

Instructions

1. Refer to Box 1 on each of your W-2 forms. Box 1 lists your wages, tips and other compensation. Add together the numbers in Box 1 from each W-2 form. Enter this total on Line 1 on the 1040EZ.

2. Refer to the other boxes on the W-2 forms, and add together the corresponding figures, just as you did with Box 1. For example, add together the figures provided in each W-2 for Box 2, Federal Income Tax Withheld; and Box 3, Social Security Wages.

3. Enter the totals into the appropriate section on the 1040EZ form, following the IRS's instructions. The IRS includes detailed instructions for filling out the form in the booklet that comes with your 1040EZ. It is available in paper format and online, from the official Internal Revenue Service website (IRS.gov).

4. Attach the W-2 forms to your 1040EZ. IRS instructions state that you should attach the forms to the first page of the form.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have any questions about preparing your income tax return, check with the IRS's website (IRS.gov), or consult a certified accountant or tax preparer.

References

• IRS.gov: 1040EZ Instructions
• HRBlock.com: H&R Block, Tax Tips & Calculators
• IRS.gov: Form 1040EZ (pdf)

Resources

• How to contact the Internal Revenue Service