How do I electronically file a W-2c?

How do I electronically file a W-2c?

If you expect to file 250 or more W-2cs during a calendar year, you are required to file them electronically with SSA. Submitters must follow the formatting specifications in Social Security’s Specifications for Filing Forms W-2 Electronically (EFW2) at https://www.ssa.gov/employer/EFW2&EFW2C.htm.

Does Copy A of W2C have to be red?

Only black-and-white substitute Forms W-2c (Copy A) and W-3c will be accepted for approval by the SSA. Questions regarding other forms (that is, red-ink Forms W-2, W-2c, W-3, W-3c, 1099 series, 1096, etc.)

How long do you have to file a W2C?

The penalty for filing an incorrect W-2 with the Social Security Administration increases over time. To avoid penalties, a Form W-2c is generally required within 30 days of becoming aware of an error.

What do I do if I receive a W2C?

Form W-2c: Corrected Wage and Tax Statement is a corrected version of your W-2. If you already imported or entered your W-2 and you haven’t yet filed, go back and edit your W-2 with the corrected info from your W-2c. And if you already mailed your return, or it was accepted, you may need to amend.

Where do I send my W2C?

If you use the U.S. Postal Service, send Forms W-2c and W-3c to: Social Security Administration Data Operations Center P.O. Box 3333 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18767-3333.

Can W2C be filed electronically?

You may file Forms W-2 and W-3 electronically on the SSA’s website at Employer Reporting Instructions & Information. You can create fill-in versions of Forms W-2 and W-3 for filing with SSA. You may also print out copies for filing with state or local governments, distribution to your employees, and for your records.

How do I send a corrected W-2 to the IRS?

Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). The IRS will send your employer a letter requesting that they furnish you a corrected Form W-2 within ten days.

Do I file both W-2 and W2C?

You must file both the original W-2 and the corrected W-2C with the IRS. NOTE: If corrections are required on your W-2, turnaround for the W-2 Correction may not occur prior to the filing deadline of April 15.

Why would I be getting a W2C?

Why did I get a W-2c? According to Zenefits, a W-2c is a corrected wage and tax statement that the IRS requires to correct information previously reported on for W-2. The incorrect information might be a typo, or it might be a miscalculated amount, so employees can get corrected W-2 forms for any number of reasons.

What is a W2C used for?

What is IRS Form W-2C? A W-2C form is used to report a correction to your original W-2 form. Example use: A company that filed an incorrect amount on the employee’s wages uses this form to report the correct amount.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_1QktjXdT4

Posted In Q&A