
This extension is usually granted for up to 15 days unless you provide a reasonable cause of need up to 30 days from the due date. To request the extension to furnish the form to your employees, send the letter containing your name, address, employer identification number, and the proper explanations to the Internal Revenue Service, Attn: Extension of Time Coordinator, 240 Murall Drive, Mail Stop 4360, Kearneysville, WV 25430 The IRS grants an extension to file the form only in extraordinary circumstances, like a natural disaster, fire, or other similar situations and no additional extension will be allowed.Įven if you were granted an extension to file the form with the SSA, you still need to provide it to your employees before January 31. For this purpose, submit the completed IRS Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns before the Form W-2 due date. You are allowed to apply for one 30-day extension to file the form with the SSA. You cannot request an automatic extension for this form.


Form W-2 deadline is January 31 for both electronic and paper versions of the document.
