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It is highly recommended that you wait and use your actual Form W-2.  It is sometimes hard to match numbers from a pay-stub to a Form W-2.  The IRS will use the form Form W-2 your Employer sends them and you do not want to have any discrepancies. 

In addition, there are all sorts of codes and additional information reported on your Form W-2 that may not be on your pay stub. 

If you file using your last pay-stub and your Form W-2 amounts differ, you will need to amend your Tax Return which could cost you time and money in the long run.

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RachelW33
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June 4, 2019

It is highly recommended that you wait and use your actual Form W-2.  It is sometimes hard to match numbers from a pay-stub to a Form W-2.  The IRS will use the form Form W-2 your Employer sends them and you do not want to have any discrepancies. 

In addition, there are all sorts of codes and additional information reported on your Form W-2 that may not be on your pay stub. 

If you file using your last pay-stub and your Form W-2 amounts differ, you will need to amend your Tax Return which could cost you time and money in the long run.

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