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Filing and Printing a Correction for a W-2 (W2-C)
Filing and Printing a Correction for a W-2 (W2-C)

Need to correct a W-2 and create a W-2C on the new Helper? We’ve got you covered.

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Updated over a week ago

From your dashboard, go to your “Filings.”

Next, select “Correction” from the Actions menu to file a correction for your W-2:

The following screen will appear, and you’ll click “Create Correction.”

Next, you’ll select the reason for your W-2 Correction from the dropdown menu:

We’re going to choose “Incorrect SSN and/or Name,” but you can choose your specific reason from our dropdown menu.

Update the SSN and/or Name, and click “Save.”

Next, double-check your data and click “Save and Create Correction.”

You’ll see the following screen with a confirmation message that “Your filing has no errors.” Your W-2C Correction is good to go.

You can return to your Filings:

You’ll see “Corr.” by your corrected W-2C.

You’ll be able to checkout and eFile your W-2C:

You can also select to print your W-2C by selecting “Print” from the dropdown menu:

Here, we’re selecting to print onto a Blank Sheet for records or recipient copies.

Next, scroll down to the bottom right and click “Print Forms.”

The print preview page will appear. Simply click the print icon in the upper right.

Next, click the blue Print button in the lower right corner.

You can now grab your W-2C at your printer.

Good on you! You’ve corrected (and printed) a W-2C for Incorrect SSN and/or Name.

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