my w-2 is incorrect. I will possibly not be able to get a corrected w-2 before April 15. how should I proceed

[tlpower]

Do I submit what I have? If I do, I do not have $752 it is asking me to pay. My W-2 is short on my Federal taxes but Social Security is $1496 more than it should be on my W-2.

[torobert222]

Last year I got several incorrect 1099's from my broker. The final one overstated my Capital Gains by about $100k. I ignored it and used my statements and purchase and sales details on my return. That error would have cost me $20k in taxes.

If your W-2 is incorrect and a correction won't arrive by April 15, file for an extension of time to file (Form 4868) to avoid penalties, then use your last pay stub to estimate figures. If you must file, use Form 4852 (Substitute for W-2). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Steps to Take:

• Request Extension: File Form 4868 by April 15 to get until October 15 to file. Note: This is an extension to file, not to pay taxes owed.
• Request Corrected W-2: Contact your employer immediately to ask for a corrected W-2 (Form W-2c).
• Use Form 4852: If you cannot get the corrected W-2 in time, file Form 4852 with your tax return, using your final pay stub to calculate accurate income and tax withholding.
• Contact IRS: If your employer does not provide a corrected W-2 by late February, you can contact the IRS at [phone number removed] for assistance.
• Amend Return: If you file with Form 4852 and the actual W-2 is different, you will need to file an amended return (Form 1040-X).

[SharonD007]

Refer to the IRS article What to do when a W-2 or Form 1099 is missing or incorrect for more information.

You can also file an extension until you receive the corrected W-2 Form.

The extension gives you until October 15, 2026, to file your taxes without getting a failure to file penalty.  You don't get extra time to pay your taxes so you must pay any taxes that you may have that are due by April 15, 2026, so you won't be assessed the failure to pay penalty.

Refer to the TurboTax Help article How do I file an IRS tax extension? for instructions. If you need to file a state extension, review the article How do I file an extension for my personal state taxes?