Received duplicate W-2s from ADP and Gusto for same employer - What to do?

Oof, that's a tricky one. Have you tried reaching out to your HR department? They should be able to clarify which one is correct or if you need to use both somehow.

This happened to me last year! Turns out my company switched payroll providers mid-year. I had to combine the info from both W-2s on my tax return. It was a pain, but doable.

Sounds like a headache 🤕 The IRS might flag this as a potential issue. You should probably reach out to them too, just to cover your bases.

I work in payroll, and this is more common than you'd think. Here's what you need to do: 1. Contact your employer ASAP. Ask them which W-2 is correct or if you need to use both. 2. If both are correct (split year between payroll providers), you'll need to report info from both on your tax return. 3. Make sure the total income on both W-2s matches your actual earnings for the year. 4. Keep both W-2s and any correspondence with your employer for your records. 5. If you're using tax software, there should be an option to enter multiple W-2s from the same employer. 6. Consider consulting a tax professional if you're unsure about anything. Don't panic, it's fixable! Just make sure you address it before filing your taxes.

ugh the irs and there stupid rules. why cant they make this stuff simpler?? 🙄

Quick question - are the amounts on both W-2s the same or different? That could give you a clue about whether it's a duplicate or if they're meant to be combined.

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lol welcome to adult life where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up 🤡

Have you checked if there's a difference in the reported income or withholdings between the two W-2s? Sometimes companies split reporting if there were changes in your compensation or tax status mid-year.

This is actually pretty common when companies switch payroll systems mid-year! I'd definitely start by calling your employer's HR or payroll department first - they'll be able to tell you right away if this was intentional (like a mid-year switch from ADP to Gusto) or if one of them is a mistake. In the meantime, compare the two W-2s carefully - check if the pay periods, income amounts, and tax withholdings are different or if they overlap. If they're for different parts of the year, you'll need both for your tax filing. If they're duplicates of the same info, HR should issue a corrected W-2. Don't stress too much - this happens more often than you'd think!