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Level 1
February 9, 2020
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Incorrect Permanent address on W-2

Hello,

 

My former employer sent me a W-2 and accidentally put my mailing address (which is located in a different state from where I actually live) as where I reside (box e/f). When I contacted them and asked if they could send me a revised W-2, they said I could just input my actual permanent address in it's place. I was wondering if you could clarify whether or not this advice is correct. 

 

Thanks!

Jasmin

DoninGA
DoninGAAnswer
Level 15
February 9, 2020

The address on your tax return and the address on your W-2 do not have to match.  There is no need for a correction on the W-2.

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DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15Answer
Level 15
February 9, 2020

The address on your tax return and the address on your W-2 do not have to match.  There is no need for a correction on the W-2.

Level 2
March 13, 2021

Do I correct the address on my W-2 if it is incorrect?

 

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
March 13, 2021

@Eileen HWeber wrote:

Do I correct the address on my W-2 if it is incorrect?

 


No, do not correct the address on the W-2.