All of my w2's have been incorrectly reported since 2018. The employer has been reporting my income amount incorrectly.

[tan2778]

All of the W2's are thousands of dollars more than what my end of year checks are. for example in 2018 my end of year pay was 11,000 and my w2 states it was 30,000

[DoninGA]

You need to have your employer issue you corrected W-2's (Form W-2c) for the years that are in error.  Then you will need to file an amended tax return for each tax year to report the corrected W-2.  Amended tax returns with a tax refund can currently only be filed for tax years 2020, 2021 and 2022.

[rjs]

It's not clear what you mean by "my end of year checks" and "my end of year pay." You can't compare the gross pay on your W-2 to the net pay that you actually receive in your paychecks. The wages in box 1 of your W-2 are your gross pay, before any deductions. The amount of your paycheck is the net amount that's left after all the deductions. Ask your employer to explain the difference between the gross amount on your W-2 and the net amount that you received. Some of the things that could be deducted from your gross pay include the following.

• Federal, state, and local income tax withheld
• Mandatory state taxes for disability insurance, unemployment insurance, family leave, or other state programs
• Contributions to certain retirement plans
• Health insurance premiums
• Other benefits that you might have selected
• Union dues
• Garnishment for child support or other debts
• Contributions to charity

[Opus 17]

If you are a tipped employee, your W-2 box 1 wages will include your tips.