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Do I file an amendment for a W2 correction from Box 12 - Code C?

cooldalmatian — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:49:51 GMT

I have filed my tax return and already received my refund. My husband's employer sent a corrected W2 (received after filed) and the only difference is in Box 12. It is Code C and the amount increased by 38.88. That is the only difference from the original. I realize this is tied to employer benefits (I think it is our vision insurance?); however it does not change our bottom line. Do I still need to file an amended return?

No. The IRS says that you need to amend if: "You receive...

JulieH1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:49:52 GMT

No.

The IRS says that you need to amend if:

"You received a corrected tax form after filing (the "corrected" box is checked) and the new info changes your refund or tax due amount."

The tax tables change every $50, so that is likely reason that the $38.88 did not change your bottom line.

Thank you!!!

cooldalmatian — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:49:54 GMT

Thank you!!!

You are welcome!

JulieH1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:49:55 GMT

You are welcome!

My employer came back with a $100 difference coded C. Do...

economan23 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:49:59 GMT

My employer came back with a $100 difference coded C. Do I need to amend my tax return? I've already filed already.