Do I need to submit Form W-2C if an employee’s address changed?
No, you do not need to submit Form W-2C (Corrected W-2) just because you change an employee’s address. Form W-2C is used to correct errors on a previously filed Form W-2, such as incorrect wages, tax withholdings, or employee identification numbers (e.g., Social Security Number). An address change does not require a corrected W-2 unless […]
Does an international winner receive a W-2G or a 1042-S form?
International (non-U.S.) winners of gambling prizes should only receive Form 1042-S, which is specifically designed for reporting U.S.-sourced income paid to non-U.S. persons and the associated withholding tax. Form 1042-S for International Winners: Form 1042-S is used to report U.S. source income that is subject to withholding for non-U.S. persons (foreign nationals). This form is […]
TPE1132 – Failed Due To Checksum Validation Error
The TPE1132 – Failed Due To Checksum Validation Error occurs in the IRS AIR system when the checksum validation of the submitted file fails. This error typically points to issues with the integrity or formatting of the file during preparation or transmission. What is Checksum Validation? Checksum validation ensures the integrity of a file by […]
