How should I file my taxes with 2 W2s from different employers?

Does this mean I might end up owing more taxes than if I just had one job? I heard something about tax brackets and wondered if having two jobs pushes you into a higher bracket?

It's possible you might owe additional taxes, but not because you had two jobs - it depends on the withholding at each job. Each employer calculates withholding as if their job is your only income, so they might not withhold enough when combined. Tax brackets only apply to the income that falls within each bracket. So having multiple jobs doesn't suddenly make all your income taxed at a higher rate - only the portion that extends into higher brackets. Check your total withholding against your total tax liability to see if you'll owe or get a refund.

How does it work with state taxes? I have W2s from two different states since I moved mid-year.

Sounds interesting but does it actually file your taxes or just analyze them? I'm trying to figure out if I should use a service like that or just stick with TurboTax.

For state taxes, it handles multiple states too! It'll show you which forms you need to file for each state and how to report partial-year income. Really helpful when you've worked in multiple states. Regarding filing, it analyzes your documents and gives you guidance, but you still need to file using your preferred method. I used the analysis from taxr.ai and then filed through TurboTax with much more confidence. It's more about making sure you're not missing anything important before you actually file.

How does this actually work? I thought it was impossible to get through to the IRS without waiting for hours.

I'm extremely skeptical. The IRS phone system is notoriously awful. You're telling me some random service can magically get me through? Sounds like a scam to take advantage of desperate taxpayers.

It uses a system that continuously redials the IRS and navigates the phone tree for you, then calls you when it gets a human on the line. Essentially it does the waiting for you. I was skeptical too initially. I understand the concern, but it's not a scam - it's just a service that automates the frustrating part of contacting the IRS. I was afraid of messing up my taxes with the two W2s situation and needed official guidance. The alternative was waiting on hold for 3+ hours or taking my chances with potentially incorrect online advice.

Is this something tax software automatically catches? I made about $160k combined between my two jobs last year but I'm not sure if I got this credit.

Most major tax software (TurboTax, H&R Block, etc.) should catch this automatically when you enter multiple W2s. The software will calculate if you exceeded the Social Security wage base and add the excess as a credit on your return. If you're doing your taxes by hand, you'll need to calculate this yourself on your Form 1040. This is definitely one of those situations where software is worth it, since it's an easy thing to miss if you're doing it manually.

This is incorrect advice! You cannot just add the totals from Box 1 and enter as a single amount. You need to enter each W2 separately in your tax return. There are multiple boxes on the W2 beyond just income and withholding that need to be reported individually.