My employee did not list their legal name for payroll and now need it corrected for their W2. Does anyone know how to correct this?

Hi there, alyse-truenature. I can help you do your W-2 corrections.

Who fixes your W-2 and W-3 depends on if you chose to have us pay and file your federal and state payroll taxes for you, or if you opted to pay and file them yourself.

If we pay and file for you, we will be the ones to fix it. Our experts will file a W-2C form with the SSA, and mail the W-2c to your employee. You’ll also receive a copy of the amended form.

However, if you filed the w2 yourself, then you need to create and file a W-2c and W-3 form with the Social Security Administration manually. To do this, see the General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3.

I'm also adding this article to answer the most commonly asked questions about correcting and amending W2 forms: Fix an incorrect W-2.

Once settled, you can read through these handy articles that can help you manage your W2 forms:

• File W-2 forms
• View and print employee W-2 forms

Please let me know if you need clarification about payroll forms in QBO. I'll be standing by for your response. Have a great day, and stay safe.