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April 20, 2025
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Corrected w-2 received after I filed an extension for only one state (out of 3). Action now?

  • April 20, 2025
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I received a W-2C after filing for an extension (and after April 15). The only correction is that my Connecticut (CT) state wages are now much lower than what was originally reported. The original W-2 reported Federal wages (unchanged), NY (unch), NC (unch), and CT (now corrected).

  • I filed an extension (waiting on a K-1 in Sep.) so I haven't filed yet.
  • I already paid CT taxes based on the orig W-2 and am owed a refund for federal, NY and NC.

My questions:

  1. What do I do with the W-2C now? Do I amend CT now or just use the corrected numbers when I file later? Bonus if you know how to update CT wages without filing yet—I’ve had trouble finding the right place.
  2. Is it safe to assume I’ll get a CT refund since I overpaid?
  3. Will there be any penalties or issues? 

Thanks in advance for any insights!

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April 21, 2025

Since you filed an extension, just use the corrected W-2 when you actually file your return after getting the K-1 that you are expecting. 

 

You will most likely get a refund from CT if less income is attributed to CT based on the corrected W-2.

 

There should be no penalties involved in completing your return with the W-2C after filing an extension.

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