You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
She'll need to let her employer know of the mistake right away, and they will issue her a W-2C ("corrected" W-2) showing the proper SSN. You'll then enter the W-2C into TurboTax to replace the old W-2 (which should be deleted). The W-2C takes precedence.
Enter the W-2C in the W-2 section, just as if it were a regular W-2. Once you've entered it, you'll be shown a list of "uncommon situations" and you'll check the box next to "W-2C."
You can file an extension with the TurboTax Easy Extension feature by clicking on the Federal Taxes tab, then Other Tax Situations, then scroll down to Other Tax Forms and select File An Extension.
She'll need to let her employer know of the mistake right away, and they will issue her a W-2C ("corrected" W-2) showing the proper SSN. You'll then enter the W-2C into TurboTax to replace the old W-2 (which should be deleted). The W-2C takes precedence.
Enter the W-2C in the W-2 section, just as if it were a regular W-2. Once you've entered it, you'll be shown a list of "uncommon situations" and you'll check the box next to "W-2C."
You can file an extension with the TurboTax Easy Extension feature by clicking on the Federal Taxes tab, then Other Tax Situations, then scroll down to Other Tax Forms and select File An Extension.
Still have questions?
Make a postAsk questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
susanmariecraver
New Member
Cristie1
Level 1
ginaclapper@yaho
New Member
rfredcohn
New Member
e02892ac41d9
New Member
Did the information on this page answer your question?
You have clicked a link to a site outside of the TurboTax Community. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the Community and be taken to that site instead.