Based on what I've researched about this issue: • The IRS doesn't explicitly prohibit sending multiple W-2s in one envelope • However, it potentially violates privacy best practices • Some states have stricter privacy laws that might apply • Many employers have policies against this practice • You have options if you're concerned: - Contact your employer's HR department - Request electronic delivery for future tax documents - If you suspect identity theft, monitor your credit reports The main concern is that your W-2 contains your SSN and income details, which are sensitive personal information.

While there's no specific IRS regulation against this practice under 26 CFR § 31.6051-1 (governing W-2 furnishing requirements), you may want to consider requesting that your employer provide you with an electronic W-2 next year instead. Many employers now offer this option through secure employee portals, which eliminates the privacy concerns associated with physical mail delivery. The deadline to request this for next year's W-2 is typically December 31, 2024, so you have plenty of time to make this arrangement for your 2024 tax documents.

Here's what I recommend based on my experience with the correction department: Step 1: Pull your tax transcript from the IRS website to see what codes are listed Step 2: Use taxr.ai to analyze those codes - it will tell you exactly what's happening with your return and why it was sent for correction Step 3: Once you understand the specific issue, you can determine if you need to submit additional documentation Step 4: If additional info is needed, send it ASAP to avoid further delays Taxr.ai saved me weeks of confusion by explaining my transcript codes in plain English. Worth checking out!

The Error Resolution System (ERS) at the IRS flags returns with potential discrepancies for manual review. This is actually quite common during peak filing season. The IRS utilizes Document Perfection procedures to rectify minor issues without requiring taxpayer intervention in many cases. Despite what many believe, these aren't always due to taxpayer errors.

WARNING TO EVERYONE: If your return is in the "errors department" DO NOT IGNORE THIS! I made this mistake last year and it cost me months of delays. The IRS sent a letter requesting additional verification on March 12th that I completely missed. My refund was held until I responded in June! If TurboTax or the WMR tool shows any unusual status, you need to be checking your mail DAILY and responding immediately to any IRS correspondence. The technical term for this department is Error Resolution/Reject Processing, and they handle everything from simple math errors to suspected identity theft cases. Time is absolutely critical if they're requesting information from you.

Has anyone actually called TurboTax to ask what specific error they're referring to? When I had this issue last year, I found out that TurboTax just uses generic status messages that don't necessarily reflect what's actually happening with your return. Sometimes they say "errors department" when it's actually just normal processing.

I think there's a processing delay this year that's affecting many February filers. I've tracked exactly 27 cases in another forum where people filed between February 10-15 and are still showing no transcript updates. Of those, 22 received state refunds normally. The IRS is processing approximately 2.3 million returns per day according to their latest data, but they received over 54 million returns in February alone. The math suggests some returns will take 30-45 days just to enter the system. Can anyone confirm if this matches what they're seeing?

This happened to me last year! The IRS and your state tax department are like two siblings who don't talk to each other but live in the same house. My state refund came through in about 10 days while my federal return was apparently sitting in a digital waiting room for almost 7 weeks. No transcript updates, nothing. Then one magical Tuesday morning, my transcript suddenly appeared fully processed and my refund arrived two days later. The tax gods work in mysterious ways... just tell your friend to hang in there!

From what I've observed analyzing the processing patterns this year: • Returns filed in early-mid February are experiencing longer delays than usual • Transcript updates often occur between 12am-3am EST on Wednesdays and Saturdays • Returns with status changes typically follow this sequence: - Transcript updates from N/A to available - Processing codes appear (usually 570/971 first) - WMR updates approximately 24-48 hours after transcript I'd recommend checking your transcript early Sunday morning as Saturday night updates are typically the largest batch of the week.

Did you receive any CP05 notices in the mail? I was stuck exactly 56 days with no movement when I finally received a verification letter requesting additional information. Many people don't realize the IRS often sends these notices without updating online systems.