I received 2 w2s from the same employer. One was wrong and one was correct, but neither of them is a w2c. Can just enter the w2 with the information that is correct?

[jessnmama]

I think the employer switched payroll companies during the year. My paystubs were messed up during the year also. As far as I can tell the second w2 is correct, I just want to make sure it doesn't need to be a w2c, since there was another w2 issued, or that I don't need to enter both w2s (which would be much more than I made)

[KenH1]

A corrected W2 doesn't have to be a W2C.  Only enter the correct one, which is usually the newer one.

[austey2021]

How does the IRS know which W2 is correct?

Does the employer have to fix anything on their side with 941 etc?

[ReneeM7122]

If your employer issued two W-2s, the important thing is the wages in box 1.  If they are the same, it will be obvious that there is a mistake on the employer side.  You can enter only the correct W-2, in this case.  The IRS will look at the newer one.  The employer should correct it but keep in mind, corrected W-2s are a high audit item.  If they didn't correct it specifically, just go by the W-2 that you know is correct.  If the wages are not the same in box 1, then you DO need to ask the employer for a formally corrected W-2.

@austey2021

[ssegiel]

Hi ... I issued to the IRS two W2's for one of my employees.  The first one I sent was wrong however the second one is correct.  His tax return is correct because he used the correct W2 when he submitted his 1040.  However, he received a notice from the IRS saying he owes more in taxes because the IRS added the two W2's together. 

How do you suggest I correct this?

[Critter-3]

Did you fail to mark the corrected W-2 form as corrected ?    If so correct that oversight now and make sure the employer and the SS admin gets a copy of the corrected form.   Since you issued a second W-2 that is correct you would  simply correct the first one showing zeros on the corrected form so it is not counted as income.