Hi, I just realized my name is spelled wrong on my W2 and I'm out of time since it is due today. Should I ask for an extension? My social is correct.

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Hi, I just realized my name is spelled wrong on my W2 and I'm out of time since it is due today. Should I ask for an extension? My social is correct.

No do not let that keep you from filing. Just have the employer correct it going forward.

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Hi, I just realized my name is spelled wrong on my W2 and I'm out of time since it is due today. Should I ask for an extension? My social is correct.

Thank you for the quick response! I’ll go ahead and file.

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