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Amending Forms W-2 and 941

  • Deborah Cash, CPP

  • Published     August 17, 2023

  • CPA (US)

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Overview

W-2 and W-3 Corrections-Statute of limitations 6 mins

Adjustments to 941 or 940 16 mins

Prior year forms corrections to employee's name/FEIN 22 mins

Federal payroll tax form amendments 31 mins

Form 940 corrections 41 mins

Course Description

No one wants to have to amend tax forms but no matter how many precautions you take to avoid it, there will always be a time that you will need to do an amendment. The material in this CPE webinar will help you how to collect the information needed to complete Form W-2 corrections as well as file the amended 941 forms and any additional state and local tax filings.

The CE Tax webinar for CPAs will discuss specific types of errors found on form W-2 and guide how to make the necessary corrections. It will provide information on amending both current year and prior year corrections. Failure to properly amend corrected forms and payroll tax filings may result in additional tax, penalties, and interest. This online webinar will help payroll departments avoid penalties and time-consuming responses to follow-up questions from the IRS and other taxing jurisdictions.

Key Topics covering Amendment of W-2s and 941s included in the webinar::

  1. W-2 and W-3 Corrections
    • Statute of Limitations on Corrections
    • Timing to provide corrections to employees/SSA
    • Correct forms to use
  2. Corrections on Current Forms
    • W-2C or Corrected W-2
    • Adjustments to 941 and 940
    • Timing to send out corrections and reports
  3. Corrections to Common Errors for Prior Year Forms
    • Employee Name Corrections
    • Employee Address Corrections
    • Multiple W-2 Forms Corrections
    • Box 12 Entry corrections
  4. Federal Payroll Tax Form Amendments
    • Form 941- Underpayments
    • Form 941- Overpayments
    • Form 940 Corrections
  5. Other Considerations
    • Overpaid FICA Taxes
    • Correcting State Tax Forms
    • Corrections to Local Taxes

Learning Objectives

  • To determine when an amendment needs to be filed.
  • To explore which fields to complete for the amendments.
  • To identify what other amendment forms need to be filed.
  • To review your documentation to properly file your amendments.

Webinar Qualifies For

  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)

Additional details

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    Basic
  • Credits :
    1
  • Instructional Method :
    QAS Self-Study
  • Pre-requisites :
    None
  • Advance Preparation :
    None
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About Presenter

Deborah Cash, CPP

Deborah Cash, CPP

Business Analyst-Implementation, GNA Partners

Debbie Cash, CPP is a Manager of TLM Implementation at G&A Partners. G&A Partners is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that offers payroll, human resources, benefits management, risk management, and accounting services for businesses. G&A Partners acquired Employer Advantage LLC (PEO) in February 2022. Debbie began working for the organization in 2006 as a Payroll Tax Specialist and Time and Attendance Specialist. She was promoted to Time/Labor Manager in 2021.

Debbie earned an Associates Degree in Accounting from MSSU in 1985 and a Bachelors Degree in General Business from MSSU in 2006. She obtained her Certified Payroll Professional Certification in October 2006. She has 30+ years of experience processing payroll and payroll taxes for various different companies and professions.

Debbie worked as a Payroll Specialist at Missouri Southern State University from 1993 to March 2006. She attended the International Tax Conference in Wisconsin in 2005 and specialized in International Tax for Student Visa’s. She also worked for Joplin R-8 School District processing payroll from 1990 to 1993.

About Company

GNA Partners

GNA Partners

www.employeradvantage.com

PROVIDING BUSINESSES THE A NEW PATH TO HR BLISS

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You control the priorities while we structure a program unique to your business’ and employees’ requirements. The best part: you’ll save time and have peace of mind knowing experts have your back.

MORE THAN A SLICK SOFTWARE SOLUTION

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OUR TEAM IS YOUR TEAM

Our full-service management of HR, payroll, health and benefits, workplace safety, and more, enhances your profitability while reducing the costs and risks associated with employment law compliance. We are an extension of your HR department. When you work with Employer Advantage, you’ll be adding senior HR professionals who can handle your payroll, hiring, workplace safety and more. 

Experienced, certified, and trusted: Payroll, Employment Taxes, Health and Benefits, Retirement, Human Resources, Employee Handbooks, Safety and Loss Prevention, Workers’ Compensation, OSHA, DOT, Timekeeping, Group Health Insurance, 401(k), Ancillary Benefits, Benefit Plan Administration, Employee Administration, Employment Regulations and Compliance, Safety Manuals and Training, Unemployment Claims Management, Worksite Inspections, Regulatory Compliance, and more.  

Headquartered in the Midwest and serving more than 400 companies and 10,000 worksite employees throughout the country, Employer Advantage is an IRS-Certified Professional Employer Organization (PEO) (C-PEO).


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Amending Forms W-2 and 941

ByDeborah Cash, CPP

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Amending Forms W-2 and 941

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Final Quiz

Questions 1/5

The Statute of Limitations for Filing Form 941 is __________________.

Final Quiz

Questions 2/5

Which boxes do you complete when filing a W-2C?

Final Quiz

Questions 3/5

What should you ensure while making Form 940 corrections?

Final Quiz

Questions 4/5

When reporting an overpayment of FICA taxes on Form 941-X, you must mark the appropriate box on ________________.

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What is the Statute of Limitations for Filing Form 940?

Amending Forms W-2 and 941

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