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💼 Why is the employer name on your W-2 sometimes different from the business you worked for?

Summary: This article explains that a mismatch in the employer name on a W-2 is usually due to corporate administration, internal restructuring, mergers, or the use of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) that handle payroll for multiple clients. The issuing entity is often the 'statutory employer' responsible for tax remittance, which can differ from the operating company. The IRS focuses on the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and Box 1 wages, not the exact company name. If income and withholding are correct, a name mismatch typically won't block filing, but you should never ignore it. Immediately confirm with the payroll department that the listed name and its corresponding EIN are intentional. If it's incorrect, request a corrected W-2 (W-2c) to avoid delays in your refund. Always verify the numbers and the EIN, not just the company title, to protect your refund.

Related topics include understanding PEOs, statutory employers, mergers, and how corporate changes can affect payroll documents. In short: stay vigilant, verify, and act quickly to avoid payroll mistakes impacting your tax return.

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00:00 W‑2 Shock
00:23 Agenda
00:46 W‑2 Basics
01:26 Why Differ
02:18 PEO vs Employer
03:00 IRS Focus
03:32 Fix It
04:36 Markdown Tips
05:18 Quiz 1
05:48 Answer 1
06:07 Quiz 2
06:43 Answer 2
07:02 Timeline
07:39 Scenarios
08:39 Takeaways
09:15 Disclaimer
09:33 Wrap‑Up
10:05 CTA