### Question
How is the term W–2 wages defined?


### Answer
The term **W–2 wages** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 199* as the following:

> the sum of the aggregate amounts the taxpayer is required to include on statements under paragraphs (3) and (8) of section 6051(a) with respect to employment of employees of the taxpayer during the calendar year ending during the taxpayer's taxable year

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 199*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter B-Computation of Taxable Income > PART VI-ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS**

