Form W-2 - Wage And Tax Statement - 2013 Page 5

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Notice to Employee
Do you have to file? Refer to the Form 1040 Instructions
to correct any name, SSN, or money amount error
to determine if you are required to file a tax return. Even if
reported to the SSA on Form W-2. Be sure to get your
you do not have to file a tax return, you may be eligible for
copies of Form W-2c from your employer for all
a refund if box 2 shows an amount or if you are eligible for
corrections made so you may file them with your tax
any credit.
return. If your name and SSN are correct but are not the
same as shown on your social security card, you should
Earned income credit (EIC). You may be able to take the
ask for a new card that displays your correct name at any
EIC for 2013 if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is less
SSA office or by calling 1-800-772-1213. You also may
than a certain amount. The amount of the credit is based
visit the SSA at
on income and family size. Workers without children could
qualify for a smaller credit. You and any qualifying children
Cost of employer-sponsored health coverage (if such
must have valid social security numbers (SSNs). You
cost is provided by the employer). The reporting in box
cannot take the EIC if your investment income is more than
12, using code DD, of the cost of employer-sponsored
the specified amount for 2013 or if income is earned for
health coverage is for your information only. The amount
reported with code DD is not taxable.
services provided while you were an inmate at a penal
institution. For 2013 income limits and more information,
Credit for excess taxes. If you had more than one
visit Also see Pub. 596, Earned Income
employer in 2013 and more than $7,049.40 in social
Credit. Any EIC that is more than your tax liability is
security and/or Tier I railroad retirement (RRTA) taxes
refunded to you, but only if you file a tax return.
were withheld, you may be able to claim a credit for the
Clergy and religious workers. If you are not subject to
excess against your federal income tax. If you had more
social security and Medicare taxes, see Pub. 517, Social
than one railroad employer and more than $3,709.20 in
Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy
Tier II RRTA tax was withheld, you also may be able to
and Religious Workers.
claim a credit. See your Form 1040 or Form 1040A
Corrections. If your name, SSN, or address is incorrect,
instructions and Pub. 505, Tax Withholding and
correct Copies B, C, and 2 and ask your employer to
Estimated Tax.
correct your employment record. Be sure to ask the
(Also see Instructions for Employee on the back of Copy C.)
employer to file Form W-2c, Corrected Wage and Tax
Statement, with the Social Security Administration (SSA)

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