I am having problems with end of the year audit. I switched from ADP to QB in Sept and my accountant says the W2 forms are off. She thinks the starting balance was off?

Hi there, Rick1008.

Welcome to the QuickBooks Community, Rick1008. I'll be providing details on how W2 boxes work so you'll be able to see why the form is off. Then, ensure that you'll be able to manage this form without any issue.

The W2 off forms that your accountant is referring to might be the boxes 1, 3, and 5 have different amounts, and wonder if this is wrong. With this, you'll have to look at some typical payroll situations and examples that can affect these boxes. You may refer to this article to view further details: Understand why the wage amounts are different on your employee's W-2.

Then, if the W2 is already filed with the incorrect information, you'll have to create and file a W-2c form with the Social Security Administration manually. To do this, you can click this article to see the General Instructions for Forms W-2c and W-3c section in General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3.

However, if the W2 isn't yet filed or if you find a mistake before you file your W-2s, creating or filing a W-2c form isn't necessary. You'll have to fix the issue in your product and File your W-2 forms as you normally would.

Lastly, you may open this article to view details on how and when your W-2s are filed, delivered to your employees, and when you and your employees can view and print them if needed: Understand the timing for W-2 filing, delivery, and access for you and your employees.

Please leave a comment below if you have other concerns about W2 forms in QuickBooks or inquiries. I'm just around to help. Take care always.