W-2 Calculation

A W-2 form reports an employee's annual taxable wages and the amount of taxes withheld from their paychecks. The W-2 is used by the employee to file an income tax return after each calendar year. The links below provide information regarding how each box is calculated on the W-2.

See the 2025 W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Calculations for information specific to State of Kansas Employees.

The IRS provides further information and instructions for the W-2 on its website.