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gramX4
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State withholding tax

In doing W-2s I discovered one employees paycheck dated 4/27/23 (first payroll for new business) did not process VA state withholding tax.  So now my wages on box 16 of the W3 is incorrect.  Help?

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MariaSoledadG
QuickBooks Team

State withholding tax

Let me guide you on how you can fix your incorrect W-3, GramX4.

 

Fixing incorrect W-2 and W-3 forms depends on your payroll service and whether they have been already filed or not.

 

If you find a mistake before you file your W-2s, you don't need to create or file a W-2 form. You can follow the steps to fix the problem:

 

  1. Fix the issue with your product.
  2. File your W-2 forms as you normally would.

 

However, if you and your employee find the mistake after you file your W-2, you can create your W-2c and W-3c in QuickBooks and print them on perforated paper. You'll have to file the W-2c and W-3c manually with the Social Security Administration. Here's how:

 

  1. Open QuickBooks Desktop
  2. Select Employees, then Payroll Center.
  3. Select the File Forms tab.
  4. Select Annual Form W-2c/W-3c - corrected Wage and Tax Statement, then Create Form.
  5. Select the employee’s last name.
  6. Select OK.
  7. Select the employee(s) who need a W-2c. Select Review/Edit.
  8. Answer the question: Have you made the W-2 corrections in QuickBooks Desktop?
    If Yes - The current QuickBooks Desktop info shows in the Correct information column on the W-2c. Enter the Previously Reported amount for the items that should be corrected.
    If No - The current QuickBooks Desktop info shows in the Previously Reported column on the W-2c. Review each W-2c worksheet and enter the correct amounts in the Correct Information column.
  9. Review each page and select Next as needed.
  10. Check the box Check if this is a W-2c (corrected W-2).
  11. Fill in only the lines that need to be fixed in both the Previously Reported and Correct Information columns. Do this on Federal, State, and local info as needed.
  12. Remove the amounts from the remaining lines. Right-click on the amounts and select Override, then delete the amounts. Do this on Federal, State, and local info as needed.

 

For other scenarios with incorrect W-2 and W-3, check out this article for other solutions: Fix An Incorrect W-2 and W-3.

 

Additionally, learn how you can customize reports to help you manage payroll and keep track of employee expenses. Go through this article for reference: Customize Payroll And Employee Reports.

 

You can always reply below if you have any other concerns about W-2 or W-3 correction. As always, we're here to cover all your needs. Have a nice day!

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