@Jayjacks87
This represents a real possibility.
When the employer sends you a W-2, the employer is also required to send a copy of the W-2 to the IRS (online if possible).
However, if the employer doesn't do it or if it goes astray, then the IRS has your return with its W-2, and, well, nothing to check it against.
Since inventing W-2s is a common way to scam artists to try to pad refunds (by increasing the federal withholding in box 2 artificially high), it is natural for the IRS to want to see a copy of the W-2 that the employer sent you.
Needless to say, the employer will be hearing from the IRS.
Hopefully, this will be resolved for you soon.
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