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After you file

If your employer doesn't send you the corrected W-2:

Call the IRS at 800-829-1040:

  • The IRS will send your employer a letter requesting that they furnish you a corrected Form W-2 within ten days. The letter advises your employer of their responsibilities to provide a correct Form W-2 and of the penalties for failure to do so.
  • The IRS will send you a letter with instructions and Form 4852 (Substitute for Form W-20),  you can use the Form 4852 in the event that your employer does not provide you with Form W-2 in time to file your tax return. 
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