DATE: Friday, January 9, 2026
Good News!
The 2025 W-2s are now available for viewing and printing in Employee Express.
Important Reminders for Employees:
- Electronic W-2s: If employees opted out of hard-copy W-2s, they will not receive a printed W-2 in the mail. It is their responsibility to access Employee Express to view and print their electronic W-2.
- Inactive Employees: All inactive employees will have their W-2s mailed. Hard copy W-2s are currently being printed and prepared for mailing, consistent with our Payroll Reminders for Year End 2025 and New Year 2026 message.
Additional Information:
- Starting February 17, 2026, the Customer Support Center will be able to reissue the 2025 W-2s.
- We encourage all employees to elect electronic-only W-2s for next year—tax season is the perfect time to make the switch. This year, approximately 57% of active employees opted out of hard-copy W-2s—thank you!
Technical Tips:
- If employees encounter a pop-up blocker while logging into Employee Express, they may need to disable it in their browser settings.
- Employees who need to reset their Employee Express passwords can only receive the new password at their .gov or .edu email address.
Tax Filing Reminder:
- IRS Free File is available for individuals with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less. Employees can prepare and file their taxes quickly, safely, and for free using the following link: IRS Free File.
Thank you for your attention, and please spread the word to ensure all employees are aware of these important updates!
Questions:
- Please contact the Customer Support Center at Payroll_Helpdesk@ios.doi.gov or 1-866-FOR-1-CSC (1-866-367-1272).