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February 10, 2022
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Excess social security withheld by two employers with one EIN; how do I list this on my 1040

  • February 10, 2022
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Hi.  I changed divisions in a large company last year.  Both divisions sent me a W2 and both deducted Social Security tax from my wages and I overpaid by approximately $1,000.  The company has an agreement with the IRS where multiple divisions use the same EIN.  I understand I will need to file form 843 to request a refund of excess Social Security tax paid.  My question is this:  on form 1040 do I include the $1,000 excess Social Security tax withheld?  Or do I subtract it manually?  My concern is if I subtract it manually the IRS may come back to me and say there's an inconsistency between the Social Security tax withholdings on my 1040 and on my W2's.  

Thank you.

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DMarkM1
February 10, 2022

Yes, enter the W2 information to match your Forms W2.  Processing the form 843 will make the necessary social security adjustments.  

 

 

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February 11, 2022

Thank you!