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Rachel Brooks

Tax Forms and W-2 Content Specialist

Rachel covers the tax form side of ePayStubs, centered on the W-2 and the federal forms connected to it. She explains what each box reports, who needs which form, how figures tie back to yearly pay, and when corrections are required.

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About Rachel

Rachel makes tax forms easier to understand for readers who do not work in tax. Her guides explain the W-2 box by box, compare W-2 and 1099 reporting, and connect quarterly payroll filings with year end wage records.

She works from current IRS form instructions, official tax tables, and filing guidance. Every article is reviewed before publication and updated when forms, dollar limits, or deadlines change.

Areas of focus

W-2 Box by Box What each numbered box reports and how the figures connect
W-2 vs 1099 Which form applies, who issues it, and how they differ
Form 941 Quarterly payroll tax reporting and year end reconciliation
Corrections and Withholding W-2c corrections, wage reporting, and tax withholding

Guides by Rachel Brooks

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Finance

1099 Threshold 2026: $2,000 Rule, Dates & Exceptions

Finance

September 15 Estimated Tax Deadline 2026: What to Do

Blog

How Much Federal Tax Should Be Withheld From My Paycheck in 2026?

Blog

Why Is Overtime Still Taxed in 2026? Paycheck Withholding Explained

Blog

How Is Severance Pay Taxed in 2026? Withholding, FICA and Pay-Stub Math

W2 Form

2026 W-4 Step 4(b): Deductions Worksheet & Examples

Blog

Commission Tax Rate 2026: Why Is My Commission Taxed at 40%?

Blog

Is PTO Payout Taxed? 2026 Rates, Calculation and Pay-Stub Check

Tax

What Is SIT or SWT on a Pay Stub? State Withholding Tax Explained

W2 Form

W-2 vs 1099: Tax Differences, IRS Rules, and Which Is Better in 2026

Tax

1099 Proof of Income: How Freelancers and Contractors Verify Earnings

Tax

What Are Taxable Wages on a Pay Stub? Formula, Examples and W-2 Box Differences

W2 Form

Pay Stub vs W-2: Differences, Tax Use, and Why They Do Not Match

W2 Form

Lost Your W-2? How to Get a Copy Fast in 2026

W2 Form

How to Get a W-2 From a Previous Employer: Missing W-2 and IRS Help

Tax

What Is CASDI on My Paycheck? SDI Meaning, 2026 Rate and Rules

Tax

What Is FITW Tax on a Paycheck? FIT & FWT Explained

Tax

What Is FICA on a Pay Stub? 2026 Rates, Wage Limit and Calculation Examples

Tax

What Is OASDI on My Pay Stub? 2026 Rate & Limit

Tax

What Is MED on a Pay Stub? Medicare Tax Rate, FICA, and Wage Rules

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