Where can you find information on how to properly fill out a W-3 form?

The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, website has detailed instructions for filling out and filing the W-3 form, which is also called the Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements form. The IRS site provides information on performing calculations, checking for errors and avoiding penalties. The Intuit website, which is known for its QuickBooks tax software, also offers help filling out the form.

Each employer must complete the W-3 form along with the W-2 form for its employees, and both forms go to the federal government. Both forms list employee earnings and taxes for the year; however, the W-3 eventually is a compilation of each employee's earnings and tax information from all employers during the year. The W-3 form also requires information about benefits and compensation plans.