If an employer makes a mistake on a form W-2, the employer will issued a corrected form W-2, called a form W-2c, Corrected Wage and Tax Statement. If you have not yet filed your tax return, just use the corrected amounts as reported on the W-2c on your tax return.

What do I do if I receive a w2c?

If you have received a Form W-2C (a corrected W-2 form), you can still electronically file your return. Enter the information from your Form W-2C as a Form W-2 in the program, if you have not yet entered the original Form W-2, or correct the original Form W-2 information entered.

Do I file both W-2 and w2c?

You must file both the original W-2 and the corrected W-2C with the IRS.

Can a corrected W-2 be used on a tax return?

If you have not yet filed your tax return, just use the corrected amounts as reported on the W-2c on your tax return. In this case, if the “DD” amount at box 12 is the only correction, the good news is that it won’t change your tax picture.

Do you need to file an amended W-2?

You need to know what specifically was corrected on the W-2. If the correction does not have to do with income or withholding amounts, it is likely that you only need to keep the form for your records. If the W-2c changes information on your tax return, however, you will need to file an amended return for this year’s tax year.

What happens if you make a mistake on a W-2?

Taxgirl says: If an employer makes a mistake on a form W-2, the employer will issued a corrected form W-2, called a form W-2c, Corrected Wage and Tax Statement.

When to use Form W-2 C, wage and tax statements?

Use Form W-2 C to correct errors on Form W-2, W-2AS, W-2CM, W-2GU, W-2VI, or W-2c filed with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Also use Form W-2 C to provide corrected Form W-2, W-2AS, W-2CM, W-2GU, W-2VI, or W-2c to employees.