Error on my W-2

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
January 27, 2021
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I have $0.62 excess Social Security taxes withheld on my W-2. Can I correct this error myself? Or do I have to actually get a W-2c?

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

Can you round the amount down or just leave off the cents? How much is in box 3? If it's that close just enter the max in box 4 $8,537.

drbob77Author

Level 2

Box 3 says $755.15. By the 6.2% it says it should be $754.51. I didn't know if I could correct that myself and keep going.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

@drbob77 wrote:

Box 3 says $755.15. By the 6.2% it says it should be $754.51. I didn't know if I could correct that myself and keep going.

Seems that it would be a non-error since the IRS requires rounding to the nearest dollar and both numbers round to $755.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

drbob77Author

Level 2

I meant Box 3 said $12,169.50. Box 4 says $755.15.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

Then box 4 on your W-2 is incorrect. Ask your employer for a corrected W-2. However, it will make no difference on your tax return whatsoever, unless you had other employers and the total SS tax exceeded the maximum.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**