My w2 has the wrong social security number. I didn’t realize until I went to pay an now it won’t let me enter the right one.

[sheilacolsrud2]

I need help changing my social security number

[AnnetteB6 · Accepted solution]

If your W-2 has the wrong Social Security number, then you need to get a corrected W-2 from your employer as soon as possible.  Neither the IRS or the Social Security Administration will have a record of your wages if they were reported under the wrong SSN.  You should wait to file your return after you have the corrected W-2.

For your tax return, you cannot change the SSN in the W-2 section.  Instead, you need to be sure that it is entered correctly in the My Info or Personal Info section of your return where you entered your name, address, and other basic information about you.

See the following information from the IRS to learn more:

Incorrect Form W-2