I am having a similar struggle. I received a W2 for a restaurant job where I earned both wages and tips.
Box 1: 11630.37
Box 2: 194.37
Box 3: 11630.37
Box 4: 721.08
Box 5: 11630.37
Box 6: 168.64
Box 7: 6244.92
There is nothing in any other boxes except for a nominal amount to CA SDI in box 14 and 208.90 in state taxes in Box 17. It is my understanding that Box 3 and 7 should add up to Box 1 (wages, tips, other).
I contacted my employer about this but they are claiming these are the numbers that they received from the payroll company and I should take it up with them. The payroll company (also ADP) doesn't talk to employees.
What I am wondering is how big of a deal is this? I've called the IRS twice and was told by one person that I had to wait until May 21 when they were guaranteed to have the record of the W2 from my employer on their end. I was told by another person that they thought I should just file my taxes with it as is.
Is this a big deal? Technically, the right amount was deducted and paid. It's just parsed out wrong on my w2.
I don't know who else to ask for advice when even the IRS is basically shrugging their shoulders about it.
