Don’t worry if your mailing address on your W-2 form is wrong or has since changed. This won’t affect your taxes. 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).
What employee information is included on a W-2 form?
Employee’s personal information, such as their name, address, and zip code. Your business’s name, address, zip code, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) Wages, tips, and other compensation. Taxes withheld (e.g., Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes)
Where do I find the instructions for Form W-2?
Form W-2 Instructions TaxSlayer Navigation:Federal Section>Income>Wages; or Keyword “W” Note:A taxpayer with multiple Forms W-2 could possibly have a different address on several of the Forms W-2. Check them carefully; the change must be made on every Form W-2 that is different from the current address.
What to do if your W-2 address is different?
If the address on the W-2 is different, correct the W-2 address here to match the original Form W-2. This won’t change the tax return address. Indicate if W-2 is for Taxpayer or Spouse. The software will not allow you to proceed until this is completed.
When do employers need to file Form W-2c?
through December 31, 2010. For employers to report the Specifications for filing Form W-2c electronically are corrected amount of wages and tips covered by the payroll contained in SSA’s EFW2C, Specifications for Filing Forms tax exemption, we added a new code for box 12 of Form W-2c Electronically.
How many copies of W2 should I send to my employees?
As an employer, you should prepare 6 copies of each W2 form per employee. All six copies should be prepared and are equally important. The following table shows the exact departments, where the W-2 form should be sent: Employers should prepare W-2 forms and send them to their employees.
