I have no idea what the W-2 is for. The W-2 box 11 instructions for box 11 say to also report the amount in box 1. You should contact the W-2 issuer for an explanation rather than guessing.
Retirement plan distribution are reported on a 1099-R that are usually issued in January following the year paid. If paid in 2021 the you should receive it in Jan 2022 or before.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
