My employer sent me two different w-2’s that when added together, equal the total amount I was paid. Can I file both w-2’s or must I get a corrected form

[ims_thecollector]

One w-2 has a lower amount while the other is higher. When checking the math it equals the amount that should have originally been on the w-2 if a correction was not needed

[Critter-3]

If the 2 forms combined reflect the accurate amount paid for the year  simply enter both forms as printed.   There are many reasons an employer may issue 2 forms for one tax year ... most likely they switched payroll systems or companies and/or switched EIN or business name during the year requiring the issuance of more than one form and this is normal. 

[JulieS]

No, you may not need to get a corrected form, but you should clarify why you have two forms with the same employer.

Check boxes b and c on your W-2 form carefully. If your employer changed their name, EIN, or third party payroll service during the year, there'll be differences in those boxes and that is why there are two forms. In that case just file both forms.

If boxes b and c are identical, and the corrected box isn't checked, you need to ask them why they issued the two forms, and you may need a correction.