Corrected Wage and Tax Statement
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E-file W-2c to correct a W-2 or W-2c already filed for the 2026 tax year or an earlier one. TaxFormHero offers bulk import from Excel, secure transmission to the SSA, and filing as soon as you find the error. E-filing starts from $2.99 a form with no signup fee or ongoing subscription requirements.
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What is Form W-2c?
Form W-2c is used to correct errors on a previously filed Form W-2 or W-2c, such as incorrect wages, taxes, names, or Social Security numbers.
Employers send Form W-2c both to the Social Security Administration and to affected employees so they can correct their tax records and any filed returns if needed.
Who needs to file Form W-2c?
- Employers that discover errors on a Form W-2 or W-2c previously filed with the Social Security Administration, including mistakes in wages, tips, or tax withholding.
- Employers that need to issue corrected wage and tax information to employees so they can file an accurate original or amended individual income tax return.
What's New for Tax Year 2026
The 2026 Form W-2c reflects updated references to the latest general instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3.
Employers are encouraged to use the Social Security Administration Business Services Online system to create and file W-2c forms electronically for faster processing and fewer errors.
When is the deadline to file Form W-2c?
File a W-2c as soon as you discover the error. If the original W-2 had to be e-filed, the correction does too.
Filing 10 or more information returns in aggregate means e-filing is required, so the e-file date is the one that applies to most filers.
Reviewed by Nazrul Huda, MSA, IRS PTIN Holder · last reviewed