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W-2 Errors Can Cost You At Tax Time And Beyond 2025

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The document emphasizes the importance of accurately reviewing IRS Form W-2 to avoid costly errors that can affect tax returns and future Social Security benefits. It provides practical tips for checking the accuracy of W-2 forms, including verifying personal information, comparing income with pay stubs, and understanding withholding allowances. Additionally, it highlights the significance of adjusting Form W-4 to optimize tax withholdings. The document aims to educate taxpayers on ensuring their financial well-being by managing their tax documents effectively.

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Can you sue your employer for messing up your taxes?

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What to do if your W-2 is incorrect?

Contact Your Employer: Reach out to your employer or the payroll department as soon as possible. Inform them of the specific error and request a corrected W-2, known as a W-2c. Wait for the Corrected W-2: Your employer should issue a corrected W-2 to you. This form will clearly indicate that it is a correction.

How common are W-2 errors?

W-2 errors are more common than most people think. These mistakes can have serious consequences, from incorrect employee information to calculating contributions. Inaccurate W-2 forms can result in costly penalties, employee dissatisfaction, and IRS audits.

What happens if your employer messes up your W-2?

What should I do? If by the end of February, your Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement has not been corrected by your employer after you attempted to have your employer or payer issue a corrected form, you can request that an IRS representative initiate a Form W-2 complaint.

What is the penalty for incorrect W-2?

Errors on a W-2 form also result in monetary penalties of up to $310 per form if you fail to correct them and file a new document with the IRS. If you are a small business owner, the maximum penalties may differ. The third reason that you may receive a W-2 penalty is for paying your tax return incorrectly.

What happens if your W-2 is incorrect?

Well send your employer a letter asking them to give you a corrected W-2 within 10 days. Well also send you instructions for Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2. You can use it to estimate your earnings.

Will IRS catch a missing W-2?

Yes, the IRS is likely to notice if a W-2 is missing from your tax return.

W-2 Errors Can Cost You At Tax Time And Beyond 2025

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