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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 4:44:14 PM

What if my current address is different from what they have on my w2

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:44:16 PM

Doesn't matter. When you enter your W-2 information into the turbotax program, you will enter the address on the W-2 "exactly" as it appears on the W-2. If what you enter in the program doesn't match the copy of the W-2 your employer sent to the IRS, this will delay your return and may result in an audit.

The address on your W-2 has nothing to do with the address you entered under the "personal information" tab. It's a totally and completely separate thing.

 

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:44:18 PM

This doesn't appear to be true.  Turbo tax automatically puts your permanent address on the w-2 form.  No way to change it that I've found.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:44:21 PM

Things very well may have changed since I posted my above answer over a year ago. But you can change it, if you delete the W-2 and then re-enter it manually. But for now, leave it as it was imported. I would be interested to know if it's accepted or not when you e-file.

New Member
Feb 4, 2022 7:35:00 PM

My employer sent my w2,  was accepted with a wrong typo address and i filed my taxes with the correct address where i have lived for only a year and my stuff was accepted. Now im still waiting for my return after 14 days. When check the irs website it says they cant provide info when i call says the same. Ive been having badluck for the past 3 months so im not surprised with all the issues im having.