September 2026 W-2c

What is a Form W-2c?

Form W-2c is a Corrected Wage and Tax Statement. It is used to adjust tax or wage information previously reported on your original Form W-2.

Why is there blank or missing information on my W-2c?

A W-2c only lists the specific boxes that changed. For any blank boxes on your W-2c, your original W-2 values remain correct and unchanged.

Why don’t the “Previously Reported” values match my original W-2?

In June 2026, ADP generated unauthorized W-2 corrections containing errors. Although Augsburg did not distribute those incorrect forms, ADP recorded those figures in their system. Consequently, the official September 2026 W-2c reflects those June amounts in the “Previously Reported” column.  You do not need the June form, and you do not need to request it. Taxing authorities (IRS, SSA, and state agencies) process tax filings based on the “Correct Information” column on your September 2026 W-2c. Simply use your original W-2 alongside your September W-2c when completing your filing. 

Do I need to file an amended tax return (Form 1040-X)?

• If you already filed your 2025 tax return: You may need to file an amended return (Form 1040-X) if the changes affect your taxable income or withholdings. Consult a qualified tax professional or your tax software provider.

• If you have not filed yet: Simply use your original W-2 alongside your September 2026 W-2c to complete your filing.

What documents do I need when filing?

Keep both your original Form W-2 and your corrected September 2026 Form W-2c together for your tax records.

January 2026 W-2 Issues – Am I Impacted?

Does your W-2 Include “Plus GLT (C-Box 12)?”

• • Yes: Use the W-2 marked Batch #04214 (or higher)
    Note: This is not a Form W-2c (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement)
  • No: Use the W-2 Marked Batch #03776 or higher

Issue Summary

W-2s in Batch #03776 that include “Plus GTL” in the gross pay calculations contain errors. This impacts regular faculty and staff employed at over 0.75 FTE during 2025. These employees should discard W-2 marked Batch #03776

Employees Not Impacted

Errors were only identified on W-2s that include Group Term Life (GTL) insurance.

Student employees, adjuncts, and employees at less than 0.75 FTE are not impacted.

These individuals may use their W-2 from Batch #03776 to file taxes and will not receive a corrected statement.