An employee is terminated on 7/1/16. The following week a request in writing was received requesting his 2016 Form W-2. How long does the employer have to send it out?

The correct answer is based on the requirement that employers must provide employees with their Form W-2 in a timely manner, even after termination. For terminated employees, the IRS mandates that employers must fulfill requests for Forms W-2 within 30 days. This guideline ensures that former employees have the necessary documentation to file their tax returns accurately and on time.

In this scenario, since the request for the 2016 Form W-2 is received during the week following the employee's termination, the employer is obligated to send it out within that 30-day window. This regulation helps maintain compliance with the reporting requirements and supports the former employee's tax obligations.