Will an incorrect address on my W-2 create a problem because it doesn't match my personal info in TurboTax?

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June 5, 2019
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If my w2 has an incorrect home address, and I enter my correct one while working on the income/w2 section, will it create a problem because it's not exactly the same as on my w2?

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No, it won't create a problem. Don't worry if your mailing address on your W-2 form is wrong or has since changed; this won't affect your taxes. Just make sure you've entered your current mailing address in the Personal Info section of TurboTax.

If you expect to get another W-2 from the same employer next year, ask their payroll department to update your address so next year's W-2 doesn't get lost in the mail.

On the other hand, if your name, Social Security number, or any dollar amount(s) on your W-2 are wrong, ask your employer for a corrected W-2 (also known as Form W-2c: Corrected Wage and Tax Statement).

ryan02Author

Level 2

So effectively, the home address that I'm entering into tt for my w2 does not match the one that's on my paper w2. Is that okay?

Anonymous

Perfectly OK. Just remember to notify your employer to update for next year. Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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If you expect to get another W-2 from the same employer next year, ask their payroll department to update your address so next year's W-2 doesn't get lost in the mail.

kws3

Level 3

I see that the recommendation is to use your new address in the personal section, but I would like clarification on the address if I am entering my w-2 by hand. Do I duplicate the address as it was on the W-2 (my old address) so that what I enter matches the w-2 issued, or not?

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

The address on the W-2 makes no difference. Just enter the address in the personal information section where you receive your mail.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

bumbajoph8642

Level 2

yes i need help for that becase i was changing a address i awas living before thats why i dont gat my W-2 from work and when i go to ask the poeple that they live in the house now they always said they never see an W-2 in mailling before my adress was [removed] and my new adress is [removed] i was working on pilgrims sanford NC and XLC service brown summit NC and popeys louisiana kitchen 1100 bessemar avenue NC ineed help to fid my W-2 on my new adress i put over ther please.

sk273471

Level 2

So, I've been living in Philadelphia and my last employer had my address in the city but all my other accounts/documents will show my parents home. Will this cause any issue when doing my taxes?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@sk273471 People move all the time. The address on your W-2 will not affect how the IRS processes your tax return. When you file your tax return use the address where you want to receive mail from the IRS.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

aazin

Level 2

I'm curious, how does it not affect your taxes?

If your W2 address has a different state than your new address which state tax will you pay?

Babydean1105

Level 2

If my work has my wrong address will my W2 get send to that address ? Or will it get sent to the others ?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@Babydean1105 If your employer has the wrong address you still have time to give them the correct address. They have until January 31 to issue your W-2. Get busy and make sure every employer you worked for in 2021 has the right address to send your W-2 to.