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carolynr
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I received a w2 for wages I didn't earn. What do I need to do to fix this?

 
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ChristieB
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I received a w2 for wages I didn't earn. What do I need to do to fix this?

You will want to contact them again and ask for a corrected or voided W-2. They are the ones that will need to send the W-2C into the IRS and notify them of the error. 

You should hold off on submitting your return if you can until you receive this information. If you do not receive it before April 15, you can file for an extension with Form 4868. This will give you extra time to receive your corrected W-2, but this does not give an extension of time to pay so if you owe be sure to pay before the due date.  

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I received a w2 for wages I didn't earn. What do I need to do to fix this?

You need to contact the issuer for a corrected or voided W2.
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carolynr
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I received a w2 for wages I didn't earn. What do I need to do to fix this?

I have, but I was then told I needed to inform IRS.  Is this not correct?

I received a w2 for wages I didn't earn. What do I need to do to fix this?

Did they issued a W2C showing no income in any of the boxes?   The employer needs to inform IRS that they made a mistake and send in a W2C to the IRS.
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carolynr
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I received a w2 for wages I didn't earn. What do I need to do to fix this?

No, that I have received.  So there is nothing I should be doing?
ChristieB
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I received a w2 for wages I didn't earn. What do I need to do to fix this?

You will want to contact them again and ask for a corrected or voided W-2. They are the ones that will need to send the W-2C into the IRS and notify them of the error. 

You should hold off on submitting your return if you can until you receive this information. If you do not receive it before April 15, you can file for an extension with Form 4868. This will give you extra time to receive your corrected W-2, but this does not give an extension of time to pay so if you owe be sure to pay before the due date.  

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