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Refer to the Form 1040 instructions to determine if you are required to file a tax return. Even if you don’t have to file a tax return, you may be eligible for a refund if box 2 shows an amount or if you are eligible for any credit.  \nEarned income credit (EIC). You may be able to take the EIC for 2022 if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is less than a certain amount. The amount of the credit is based on income and family size. Workers without children could qualify for a smaller credit. You and any qualifying children must have valid social security numbers (SSNs) . You can’t take the EIC if your investment income is more than the specified amount for 2022 or if income is earned for services provided while you were an inmate at a penal institution. For 2022 income limits and more information, [visit www.irs.gov/EITC. See](visit www.irs.gov/EITC. See) also Pub. 596, Earned Income Credit. Any EIC that is more than your tax liability is refunded to you, but only if you file a tax return.  \nEmployee’s social security number (SSN). For your protection, this form may show only the last four digits of your SSN. However, your employer has reported your complete SSN to the IRS and the Social Security Administration (SSA) .  \nClergy and religious workers. If you aren’t subject to social security and Medicare taxes, see Pub. 517, Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers.  \nCorrections. If your name, SSN, or address is incorrect, correct Copies B, C, and 2 and ask your employer to correct your employment record. Be sure to ask the employer to file Form W-2c, Corrected Wage and Tax Statement, with the SSA to correct any name, SSN, or money amount error reported to the SSA on Form W-2. Be sure to get your copies of Form W-2c from your employer for all corrections made so you may file them with your tax return. If your name and SSN are correct but aren’t the same as shown on your social security card, you should ask for a new card that displays your correct name at any SSA office or by calling 800-772-1213. You may also visit the SSA website [at](at www.SSA.gov)[ ](at www.SSA.gov)[www.SSA.gov](at www.SSA.gov).  \nCost of employer-sponsored health coverage (if such cost is provided by the employer). The reporting in box 12, using code DD, of the cost of employer-sponsored health coverage is for your information only. The amount reported with code DD is not taxable.  \nCredit for excess taxes. If you had more than one employer in 2022 and more than $9,114 in social security and/or Tier 1 railroad retirement (RRTA) taxes were withheld, you may be able to claim a credit for the excess against your federal income tax. See the Form 1040 instructions. If you had more than one railroad employer and more than $5,350 .80 in Tier 2 RRTA tax was withheld, you may be able to claim a refund on Form 843. See the Instructions for Form 843.  \n(See also Instructions for Employee on the back of Copy C. )  \nInstructions for Employee  \n(Form C instructions)  \nBox 1. Enter this amount on the wages line of your tax return.  \nBox 2. Enter this amount on the federal income tax withheld line of your tax return.  \nBox 5. You may be required to report this amount on Form 8959, Additional Medicare Tax. See the Form 1040 instructions to determine if you are required to complete Form 8959.  \nBox 6. This amount includes the 1.45% Medicare Tax withheld on all Medicare wages and tips shown inbox 5, as well as the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on any of those Medicare wages and tips above $200,000 .  \nBox 8. This amount is not included in box 1, 3, 5, or 7. For information on how to report tips on your tax return, see the Form 1040 instructions.  \nYou must file Form 4137, Social Security and Medicare Tax on Unreported Tip Income, with your income tax return to report at least the allocated tip","cbCain7alIwjRDjS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain7alIwjRDjS","pdf",472865,"English","# Notice to Employee (Form B instructions)\n## Filing requirements and potential refunds\n## Earned Income Credit (EIC)\n## Social Security number (SSN) and special workers\n## Corrections and employer-sponsored health coverage\n## Credits for excess taxes\n# Instructions for Employee (Form C instructions)\n## How to report amounts from key W-2 boxes","[{\"question\":\"Do I always have to file a tax return to use my W-2 information?\",\"answer\":\"Filing requirements depend on the Form 1040 instructions. Even if you don’t have to file, you may still qualify for a refund in certain situations.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key eligibility requirements for the earned income credit (EIC)?\",\"answer\":\"EIC may be available based on adjusted gross income and family size. You and qualifying children must have valid SSNs, and eligibility can be affected by investment income and certain circumstances involving earned income.\"},{\"question\":\"What should I do if my name, SSN, or address on the W-2 is incorrect?\",\"answer\":\"Correct Copies B, C, and 2, and ask your employer to correct your employment record, including filing Form W-2c for any errors reported to the SSA.\"}]","IRS Instructions for Employee Copies of 2021 Form W-2 Wage & Tax Statement | PDF",1789792511]