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How long do the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

ritaforest — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:29:47 GMT

How long does the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

Employers are required to correct errors on Forms W-2 as...

ErinH — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:29:48 GMT

Employers are required to correct errors on Forms W-2 as quickly as possible. The penalty for filing an incorrect W-2 with the SSA increases over time. To avoid penalties, a Form W-2c is generally required within 30 days of becoming aware of an error.

Thanks!!!

ritaforest — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:29:50 GMT

Thanks!!!

You're welcome!

ErinH — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:29:51 GMT

You're welcome!

Do I still have to amend my taxes by law? I recieved my f...

hickchick2616 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:29:53 GMT

Do I still have to amend my taxes by law?
I recieved my first w2 by the end of Jan 2019 and did my taxes...
At the begging of April 2019 I received a revised w2 with allocated tips (it was wrong)...
I plead my case with the accountant at my company and yes the revised w2 was again wrong.
I recieve a 3rd w2 yesterday...both revised w2s were given well after 30 days of becoming aware of their multiple faults.
Do I still have to amend my taxes by law or am i in the clear bc it was obviously the company's fault multiple times... they only knew and admitted fault bc I showed them... both revised w2s were given well after 30days of realization of their fault.
Thank you!

@hickchick2616 Yes, if your original return is incorrec...

TaxGuyBill — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:29:54 GMT

@hickchick2616 Yes, if your original return is incorrect, you should amend. You are responsible for reporting your correct information, regardless of what any W-2s show. If the IRS has a W-2 that does not match what your tax return shows, the IRS WILL eventually send you a notice about it to correct it.

Because of your situation, if the IRS tries to assess any penalties, it is possible that you could get those penalties waived.

Re: I filed my taxes but it has the wrong social sercurity number on there what do I do

Caterra08 — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:43:54 GMT

I filed my taxes but it’s the wrong social on there and I already have my money what do I do next ?

Re: Thanks!!!

DMarkM1 — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:28:42 GMT

If I understand correctly, you filed your return and have your refund back but the W2 you used had the incorrect social security number. So basically your tax return is correct the W2 however is incorrect.

Contact your employer and have them issue a corrected W2. Eventually the IRS would catch the error, but if they can issue the corrected W2 quickly it may all sort out. You should not amend your return as it is correct. .

Re: Thanks!!!

Caterra08 — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:58:00 GMT

So what’s the next step I’m not understanding because I filed and already got my money back but social is wrong so what do I need to do I’m kinda confuse

Re: Thanks!!!

JohnW222 — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 21:25:40 GMT

If you’re saying that the Social Security number you filed your return with is wrong, but you received the refund amount you were expecting anyway, you should contact the IRS and seek guidance from them.

Please see Telephone and Local Assistance at the IRS' Let Us Help You page for contact information.

On the other hand, if you filed and received your refund after correcting your Social Security number that was on Form W-2 in the TurboTax system, and you used your correct Social Security number to file your return, you don’t need to take any action.

Re: Thanks!!!

Caterra08 — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:04:12 GMT

Willl it be a big issue with the irs

Re: Thanks!!!

KatrinaLO — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:43:54 GMT

Please contact the IRS for further assistance, 800-829-1040. https://www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance

Re: How long do the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

ssmc1989 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:45:51 GMT

What if my employer doesn't get my W2 fixed within 30 days of noticing the error? The reason I ask is because multiple employees have stated that they barely got their corrected W2 from 2018 in November 2019.

Re: How long do the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

TiffanyL — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:11:20 GMT

Employers have until January 31 to mail out W-2's, which means your W-2 should arrive any day now. If you are waiting on a corrected W-2 from your employer, the link provided below provides some things you can do while waiting:

What if it's February but I still don't have my W-2

Re: How long do the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

ssmc1989 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:25:37 GMT

I received my W2 but it is incorrect. My question is, what if my employer doesn't get my corrected W2 to me within 30 days of noticing the error?

Re: How long do the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

MayaD — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:22:28 GMT

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.

Re: Follow up

Klala — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:41:31 GMT

Are corrected w2s free? I believe I accidentally put the wrong ssn and now I’m asking my employer for a corrected one and they’re telling me it’s $522.50 to get an amended ssn. Isn’t it supposed to be free?

Re: Follow up

LeonardS — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:45:17 GMT

If you are attempting to correct the social security number you gave your employer that is an issue between you and your employer and is beyond the scope of the TurboTax Community.

Re: How long do the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

Alliecat1971 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:56:20 GMT

I have received a w-2 from my last employer that has everything correct except the last 2 of my ss# I reported it and they have not corrected and said they didn't think it would be possible that I must have given them the wrong number and that is just not possible .now it Feb 1 and still no w2. Any suggestions?

Re: How long do the employer have to send out a corrected W2?

SForrestLO — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:11:53 GMT

@Alliecat1971

You will have to contact your employer for a corrected W-2.

Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ for more information on W-2c.

W-2c