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posted Jun 5, 2019 3:15:19 PM

My employer dosent have the right EIN number and can't seem to get it fixed, should I contact the IRS?

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 5, 2019 3:15:20 PM

The IRS gives the employer until the end of February to correct a W-2 form. At that time, you can call the IRS, 800-829-1040 and request that an IRS representative initiate a Form W-2 complaint. The IRS will send your employer a letter to provide a corrected W-2 to you within 10 days.

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/w-2-additional-incorrect-lost-non-receipt-omitted/w-2-additi...

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 5, 2019 3:15:20 PM

The IRS gives the employer until the end of February to correct a W-2 form. At that time, you can call the IRS, 800-829-1040 and request that an IRS representative initiate a Form W-2 complaint. The IRS will send your employer a letter to provide a corrected W-2 to you within 10 days.

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/w-2-additional-incorrect-lost-non-receipt-omitted/w-2-additi...