To wait or not to wait for a corrected W2

ecw

My current employer's HR representative is unreliable when it comes to communication. I have informed them that my W2 has a duplicate paycheck as well as missing 1 paycheck. I have been notified as of last Friday that communication has been made to the payroll provider and hoping for a response by this week ( which has not happened as of this current Friday).

Do I HAVE to wait for a corrected W2 before filing my taxes?

TriciaD

Hello ECW, 

I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused by the HR situation. You can file your returns now using the W-2s you received. However, if you anticipate receiving a corrected W-2 before the April 15th due date, it may be advisable to wait to avoid having to amend your return later. Here is an IRS link about corrected W-2's that may be helpful:

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-2-c