
If you change only state and local information, do not submit Copy A to the SSA. In this case, indicate the amount reported on the form you amend in the "Previously Reported" column and the correct amount in the "Correct Information" column Do not make any entries unless you want to change previously provided information. Always report the correct address of your employee

If the name does not fit in the box space, indicate the first and middle name initials and enter the full last name Always provide the correct name of the employee as shown on the social security card in this box. Enter the correct SSN of the employee in this box even if it was shown correctly on the form you want to amend If you wish to amend the information provided on the Forms Form W-2VI, W-2AS, W-2GU, W-2CM, or W-2C, indicate 4 digits to specify the year and the letters "AS," "CM," "GU," "VI," or "C" to specify the form you want to correct If you are submitting this document to correct Form W-2, provide all 4 digits of the year you correcting the form. As an alternative, furnish the IRS W-2C Form containing the correct address in Block I and all other correct information to the employee but do not send the Copy A to the SSA The new copies must include the phrase "Reissued Statement". Just issue a corrected Form W-2 with the proper address to the affected employee.


Use the following tips to prepare and submit the form properly: IRS Form W-2C consists of the six copies that are distributed in the same way as copies of Form W-2.
