Mendc10
Returning Member

Do I have an incorrect W-2c? (2019)

I received a W-2 and a W-2c form. My 2019 W-2c form only showed amounts "changed/corrected" from the original W-2 provided to me. The new W-2c form also omitted all other information "not changed," such as box 2 for Federal Income Tax Withheld - there was a number originally populated in this box per the original W-2 but no longer shows up in W-2c. Same goes for my retirement contributions... Should I request for an updated W-2c with all numbers changed/not changed from the W-2 or is this not necessary? Would appreciate any thoughts.

 

Thank you!

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

The employer filled out the W-2C incorrectly.  The W-2C is to show the entire correct amount not just the change.  You can and should ask them to complete the W-2C with the correct complete information.  You can file the return without it by combining the two W-2's but the IRS will hold your refund until you provide an explanation for the differing amounts.  There is no shortcut to this.

AnnetteB6
Employee Tax Expert

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

W2-C information is entered in the same area as an original W-2.  

 

You do not generally enter the W-2C as a new W-2 in its entirety.  Instead, you substitute the information on the W-2C for the information reported on the one with all the boxes filled in.  Then, on the follow-up screen after you have entered the new information, there will be a list of several questions asked -- Do any of these uncommon situations apply to this W-2?  Be sure to check the box for corrected W-2.

 

After you are finished, your return should have only one W-2 for the employer. 

 

@Mendc10

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
Mendc10
Returning Member

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Thanks for the reply Lamontjon! Appreciate the input.

Mendc10
Returning Member

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Hi AnnetteB6! 

 

I want to proceed using both the original W-2 and the W-2c, however I've seen a couple of posts indicating if I consolidate the information into one W-2 input - the IRS will question why the W-2 and the W-2c have different information. I can't attach the W-2c solely because it's missing information from the original W-2 - are you saying that if I just consolidate the two and flag this W-2 is corrected, wouldn't the IRS kickback after reviewing both W-2's.

 

I guess in short - my follow-up question is: Which W-2 should I be attaching? If I only attach W-2c, it only shows partial information.

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Usually a corrected W-2 has all of the data, but since yours doesn't, I would use the data from your original W-2 and replace the amounts on the original W-2 with those populated on the corrected W-2.