From: Orlando, Florida

Dear TaxMama,

Why does my employer issue me 2 W-2's for the same year instead of one?

They are both accurate and contain correct information.

Isn't it easier for them to issue me just one?

Thanks Mama,

Jeff

 

Dear Jeff,

Are they for different amounts? Or for different parts of the year?

I can only guess. But the main reason employers issue two W-2s to the same employee during the same year is......

[drum roll, please........]

It's not the same employer.

Look closely at the name of the company and their employer identification number. You'll see the number is different and the name is slightly different.

Your employer may have incorporated, or formed an LLC or...changed the business structure.

If that's not right....maybe one of the W-2s had some minor error and they voided it.

Or, you might just ask your employer what in the heck they did that for?

Hey, maybe they know!

Best wishes,
Eva Rosenberg, MBA, EA