If the incorrect data on the original W-2 form was one of these items, do not file a W-2c to the federal government. The SSA does not require a W-2c for these corrections:
- An incorrect recipient address.
- Incorrect or missing Box 14 data.
- Incorrect or missing data in the state boxes (lines 15-20).
If the incorrect data on the original W-2 form was one of these items, do file a W-2c to the federal government:
- Incorrect recipient SSN and/or name.
- Incorrect or missing federal dollar amount in boxes 1-12.
- Incorrect option selected for box 13.