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Do you mean that your employer messed up the tax that was withheld from your paychecks and you think your W-2 is wrong? You need to talk to the employer. If a mistake was made then the employer can correct it by issuing a corrected W-2----called a W-2C.
You should request a corrected W-2. Additionally, you may need to explain to your employer why you feel your withholding has been understated and therefore, you will need your pay stubs or other records to show your employer.
Also, below is information obtained from the IRS website and addressing the issue of an incorrect W-2.
"Question:
I received an incorrect Form W-2. My former employer won’t issue me a corrected Form W-2. What should I do?
Answer:
If by the end of February, your Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement has not been corrected by your employer after you attempted to have your employer or payer issue a corrected form, you can request that an IRS representative initiate a Form W-2 complaint. Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).
Depending on the time of year, the IRS may have federal wage information in the form of a wage transcript. See Topic 159 for more information on how to get a transcript of W-2 information.
When you call the IRS or visit a TAC office, please have the following information available:
Here is the link to the IRS webpage from which the above quoted information was obtained.
IRS Frequently Asked Questions
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