08-12-2024 11:27 PM
How do you resolve issues with an incorrect W-2 in QuickBooks Payroll? What are the steps to correct the information and ensure that the updated W-2 is accurate for filing?
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08-12-2024 11:33 PM
To fix an incorrect W-2 in QuickBooks Payroll, follow these steps:
Identify Errors: Review the W-2 forms to pinpoint the specific mistakes.
Edit Employee Information: Navigate to the Employee Center and select the employee. Update incorrect details like address, Social Security number, or earnings.
Adjust Payroll Data: Make corrections to the payroll data for any incorrect wages, taxes, or deductions. Ensure you review paychecks for accuracy.
Regenerate W-2: After correcting the information, regenerate the W-2 form in QuickBooks to reflect the updates.
File Corrected W-2: If the W-2 was already filed, submit Form W-2c (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement) to the IRS and provide a copy to the employee.
08-12-2024 11:33 PM
To fix an incorrect W-2 in QuickBooks Payroll, follow these steps:
Identify Errors: Review the W-2 forms to pinpoint the specific mistakes.
Edit Employee Information: Navigate to the Employee Center and select the employee. Update incorrect details like address, Social Security number, or earnings.
Adjust Payroll Data: Make corrections to the payroll data for any incorrect wages, taxes, or deductions. Ensure you review paychecks for accuracy.
Regenerate W-2: After correcting the information, regenerate the W-2 form in QuickBooks to reflect the updates.
File Corrected W-2: If the W-2 was already filed, submit Form W-2c (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement) to the IRS and provide a copy to the employee.