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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 5:37:12 PM

What do I do if my social security number is incorrect on my W-2?

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Level 2
May 31, 2019 5:37:14 PM

If your name, Social Security number, or any dollar amount is incorrect, ask your employer to issue a corrected W-2. Your employer will give you a copy of the corrected W-2 (W-2C) and send a corrected copy to the Social Security Administration.  Your employer will send you a W-2C if information reported on your original W-2 needs to be corrected.

Let me know if you have further questions.


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Level 2
May 31, 2019 5:37:14 PM

If your name, Social Security number, or any dollar amount is incorrect, ask your employer to issue a corrected W-2. Your employer will give you a copy of the corrected W-2 (W-2C) and send a corrected copy to the Social Security Administration.  Your employer will send you a W-2C if information reported on your original W-2 needs to be corrected.

Let me know if you have further questions.


New Member
May 31, 2019 5:37:16 PM

When I started the job, I gave my employer my correct address and ss# and all of my other info. The lady in the office made the mistake. So how and when will I be able to file for income tax?

Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:37:17 PM

When you have the employer fix the error and issue a corrected W-2.

New Member
May 31, 2019 5:37:17 PM

After this, I got my W2c already. Do i need to do something on my part? or once they correct it I am all set?

Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:37:19 PM

If all the W-2C changed was your SSN, then you don't need to do anything since you already reported that W-2 with your correct SSN. Keep it in case that the IRS needs your copy. I would also follow up with the SSA to be sure that Social Security wages have been credited to your account.

New Member
Mar 29, 2022 10:47:58 AM

can i change it on turbo tax and efile anyway?

Expert Alumni
Mar 29, 2022 11:00:38 AM

No, you will need to let your employer know about the changes which need to be made so that a W-2C (Corrected) is issued to you. You will then have to enter that information from the corrected W-2. By simply making manual changes on your W-2 in TurboTax will create a mismatch since the information which you enter is verified against the information the Social Security Administration and IRS has on their end and it will create delays and may even result in penalties in interest.

 

The best approach is to contact your employer so that they can issue a W-2C and then you can enter that in TurboTax.