IRS Form W-2C is used to report a correction to your original W-2 form from current or prior years. If you made an error with the employer’s name, social security number, or the amount you paid the employee, you can file a W-2C form.
What is Form W-2C?
Common Uses of Form W-2C
Form W-2c is one of the most common forms you will encounter; in fact, the most common form listed on Form W-2s is Form W-2c. An employer uses it to correct the errors on previously filed W-2 forms. Here are some common uses:
- Correcting Wage Reporting Errors
- Adjusting Social Security and Medicare Taxes
- Fixing State or Local Tax Errors
- Correcting Employee Information
- Adjusted Reported Tips
Sections in Form W-2c:
- Personal Information
- Previously Reported Information
- Correct Information
- State Correction Information
- Locality Correction Information
Form W-2C Filing Deadlines
You may file corrected information for up to two years preceding the current tax year. While you may file a correction anytime, here are the deadlines for the Form W-2C (Corrected Wage and Tax Statements). File corrected forms before these deadlines to avoid penalties.
- Recipient copy > January 31
- IRS paper filing > January 31
- IRS eFile > January 31
If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be due the next business day.
How to eFile W-2C for the Tax Year 2024?
Tax1099 is the go-to source for your tax information reporting with the IRS. You can eFile Form W-2C Online for the year 2024 using Tax1099. Don’t wait for the deadline, eFile now!
