If I received a W-2 from an employer but never received this one and only paycheck, do I have to claim it?

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If I received a W-2 from an employer but never received this one and only paycheck, do I have to claim it?

If you received the W-2, the IRS has also received a copy. It will make no difference if you leave it off, the IRS has it and will adjust your return. Therefore, you should contact the employer who issued the W-2 and request a corrected one.

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If I received a W-2 from an employer but never received this one and only paycheck, do I have to claim it?

If you received the W-2, the IRS has also received a copy. It will make no difference if you leave it off, the IRS has it and will adjust your return. Therefore, you should contact the employer who issued the W-2 and request a corrected one.

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