#028 — What To Do If Your W-2 Form is Incorrect
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What to do if your W-2 form is incorrect
As with my 1099-Misc issue, I called the IRS help line at (800) 829-1040, and here’s what I learned about pending W-2 issues:
Before requesting any IRS action, you must first attempt to remedy the situation with your employer by sending a request in writing to your employer to re-send a corrected W-2 form. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your correspondence.
If your employer is not cooperative, and it is past February 15th, contact the IRS help line at (800) 829-1040. The IRS will initiate a Form W-2 complaint.
Form W-2 complaint procedure
When an IRS representative initiates a Form W-2 complaint, a letter is sent to your employer giving them ten (10) days to furnish a corrected W-2, and lists the applicable punishments & fines for noncompliance.
You will be sent a letter containing instructions and Form 4852, which may be used if your employer does not provide you a corrected W-2 form in time to file your tax return. You can also download it from the following link:
- Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, or Form 1099-R, Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc.
Tax season sure can be stressful, but hopefully this and other tax tips will make this year a little easier on you!
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