S 2171 · 96th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that an early W-2 must be furnished to a terminated employee before January 31st only upon the receipt of a written request, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-12-20· Sponsored by Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-12-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require that an early W-2 be furnished to a terminated employee before January 31 only upon the receipt of a written request. Requires an employer to furnish an employee whose employment is terminated before the close of a calendar year a general written notice stating that: (1) the employee may request in writing that W-2 information be provided within 30 days of such request if earlier than January 31; (2) an amount of Federal taxes has been withheld; and (3) if the employee is entitled to a refund, he must file a Federal tax return based on information which, unless a request is made by the employee, will be sent to him at his last known address before January 31 of the next calendar year.…

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