Get Publication 957 - Internal Revenue Service

Filling out the Publication 957 - Internal Revenue Service online can be straightforward, provided you follow the correct steps. This guide aims to walk you through each section of the form to ensure accurate and efficient completion.

Follow the steps to fill out the publication 957 accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the tax year as requested in Part I of the form. Make sure this corresponds to the actual year you are reporting.
3. Provide the employee's name as it appears on their Social Security card.
4. Enter the SSA claim number, which is required for the Social Security Administration to process the information.
5. Input the employee's Social Security number (SSN). This must match the number on the employee's Social Security card.
6. Fill in the employer's name and complete the address section accurately.
7. In Part 2, complete the Employer Identification Number (EIN) used for reporting wages on Form W-2.
8. Enter the retirement date of the employee. If not applicable, indicate 'Not Retired.'
9. Provide the date the employee last performed services. Ensure this date is the same as or earlier than the retirement date, if applicable.
10. Detail the wages paid to the employee during the tax year for services performed in prior years or paid upon retirement.
11. Check all applicable types of wages paid during the tax year, such as vacation pay or severance pay, and provide explanations if necessary.
12. Answer whether payments listed will continue in future years and provide amounts and years if known.
13. For nonqualified deferred compensation, enter the wages earned during the tax year if applicable.
14. Add your signature, title, and date in the designated areas at the end of the form.
15. Save your changes and then download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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