throwaway22334
Returning Member

Repaid Sign on Bonus After 1 Year - W2C Issued with Box 16 Updated

I joined a job in 2021 and received a $10000 sign on bonus. In 2022, I left that job for another one and was asked to repay the sign on bonus. My company refunded the SS and Medicare taxes, meaning I only had to pay $9235 back.

 

They then issued me a W2C with the updated information - specifically, boxes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 16 were updated (SS wages, SS taxes withheld, Medicare wages, Medicare taxes withheld and VA state wages).

 

I've read elsewhere that the company cannot legally update box 16 and that I would have to wait until next year to file for refund of the excess taxes paid (both federal and state). Is this correct or can I file an amended return using my W2C and get a partial refund on the state taxes?