TaxBandits Knowledge Base

How to make corrections to my W-2?

TaxBandits supports W-2 corrections for forms originally filed with us, filed elsewhere, or on paper filing. Once the SSA accepts your form, you can correct the following information on Form W-2C:

• Employee Name & SSN
• Federal Amount
• Void W-2
• Correct Employee Name & SSN

Correct Employee Name & SSN

If you need to correct an employee's name or SSN, click here for detailed instructions.

Correct Federal and State Amounts

If you have errors in the federal and state amounts on previously filed W-2s, you need to file Form W-2C. Enter the correct amounts, and we will auto-populate the previously reported details.

For step-by-step guidance on correcting federal and state amounts, click here.

Void a W-2

You can void previously filed returns through TaxBandits. When you void a return, we will mark all amount fields as zero, and the SSA will disregard the previous return.

For detailed steps on how to void W-2s, click here.

Filed With Elsewhere/Paper Filing

If you've previously filed your original W2 forms with another service provider or filed them on paper, you must manually enter the previously reported information into the respective fields. 

Once you have entered the details, you can correct the incorrect information and proceed with the further filing process. 

For detailed steps on how to correct the W-2s filed somewhere else, click here.

Print Corrected W-2s

After filing W-2 corrections in TaxBandits, the corrected forms will be available in the ‘Print Forms.’ You can download and print the W-2C copies, ensuring you distribute the corrected copies to the corresponding employees.

Note:

To correct the employer's TIN, address, employment code, and tax year, you may need to contact the SSA. The Employer Services Liaison Officers (ESLOs) can assist with all processes and applications. For more details, visit SSA Employer Services.

With TaxBandits, you can correct your state information; however, the correction form will only be submitted to the federal agency. To submit your corrections to the state, you’ll need to download the correction form as a PDF and submit it to the state yourself.