DC wrote:

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The only reason a corrected W2 should be issued is to ensure
her earnings are credited correctly at Social Security
Administration. It is not a requirement for filing an income
tax return.

The IRS procedure is simply to line through the incorrect
number on the W2 and write in the correct number above it.
Include W2 of course with the tax return being filed.

ChEAr$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA

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This is also important for Social Security benefits,
included the young-age ones such as disability and
supplemental income. When you are early in your
career each qualifying quarter is significant.
Lower income contributions are counted at 90%
replacement while high income contributions only 15%.
A bad SS number means no credit.

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DC wrote:

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The simplest thing would be for her to fill out Form 4852
and send that in. Here's a link:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4852.pdf

The Form 4852 acts as a substitute W-2 form when there is an
error on a W-2 and the employer refuses to correct the W-2.

--Chris Ballard

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My neice is still waiting on her 2004 refund. She worked
for a short time for her mom's boyfriend (they have since
brokeup). The IRS says that the problem is that he mistyped
her ssn on her w2. The IRS say he needs to issue a
corrected w2. But his only answer to her is to goto hell.
Any suggestions on what options she has?

Thank you,
DCrowe

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