How-To Compliance

OBBBA W-2 Penalties: What Happens If You Get It Wrong

By TipFort Team, Compliance ExpertsFebruary 25, 20266 min read

Overview of W-2 Penalties

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Tier 1: $60 — Corrected Within 30 Days

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Tier 2: $330 — Not Corrected by August 1

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Tier 3: $680 — Intentional Disregard

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Calculating Your Penalty Exposure

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How to Minimize Risk

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