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posted Apr 4, 2024 4:21:25 PM

Duplicate W2s

I have a duplicate W2 (from the same job, where they switched payroll companies) that are identical except the name and ID numbers (such as EIN).  How do I know which to put in? Is there anywhere I have to clarify this? Other than name and ID they are the exact same amounts and my employer confirmed they are from switching over.

 

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Level 15
Apr 4, 2024 4:26:26 PM

If you have 2 W2s with different EIN numbers you need to enter both of them.  Is box 1 the total income you got for the whole year?  Or did they put half on each one?  Sounds like you might need a corrected W2 for one or both.  

Expert Alumni
Apr 4, 2024 4:32:52 PM

If one of your W-2s indicates it is a "corrected" W-2, that is the one you want to enter.  Instead of saying "corrected" it might say "W-2C".   If one of them isn't corrected, could they each represent 1/2 of your income?  If so, enter both.  If they both are for your entire year's income and they were both reported to the IRS, you have a problem.  You need to go back to your company's payroll department and find out exactly what the situation is.