Am I obligated to file an Amended Return if W-2C will not increase my tax liability

So I'll be receiving a W-2C from my employer that slightly reduces my Medicare wages for 2021.

This, of course, does not increase my tax liability.

Am I obligated to file an amended return in this scenario? Would rather not go through the hassle of doing so if I don't have to.

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Level 15

Jul 13, 2022 6:21:06 AM

If the only changes on the W-2C are for an increase in your Medicare wages there is no need to file an amended tax return.

Level 2

Jul 13, 2022 6:24:30 AM

Thanks (it's actually the reverse, the W-2C will show a slight decrease in Medicare wages from what was reported in the original W-2, but I assume the answer is the same).

Level 15

Jul 13, 2022 6:40:31 AM

Correct. Answer is the same.

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Am I obligated to file an Amended Return if W-2C will not increase my tax liability