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February 15, 2024
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Earnings overstatement on w-2

  • February 15, 2024
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According to my records, my employer overstated my 2023 income by $482.53.  Unfortunately my former employer is out of business.

How do I report my 2023 income to the IRS?

Thank you.

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February 15, 2024

There is a procedure to follow if you received an incorrect W-2 and have been unable to get your employer to correct it.  According to the IRS FAQ:  W-2 - Additional, Incorrect, Lost, Non-Receipt, Omitted

 

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. Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). 

 

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