<prompt> Human: Hi everyone, thanks in advance for any advice given. My employer is a very small business, and pretty tight on money. I worked there all of last year, and a large portion of my income is based on tips. At some point during the year because of said tightness on money they cut payroll services, and I was getting cut checks written by hand and without a pay stub whereas it was direct deposit before, and I got a pay stub.I just found out that my w2 is wrong, and only shows the income for the part of the year when payroll was still in effect. The hand written reports apparently didnt get filed correctly. But now my employer doesnt want to change my w2 because of the feespenalties that will be incurred. My income is off by approximately 15k, with 2k of that being taken out for taxes already. They want me to file the 15k as tips when I do my taxes. Since I already paid 2k in taxes, they will cut me a weekly check of 133week so that I have the 2k when April 15th rolls around. Their math doesnt add up exactly on that, but Ill bring that up to them. This will turn into a headache for me though, I think, because what about SS and medicare taxes, etc? I dont have the pay stubs for the last part of the year. I can figure out my gross income and net income per pay period, and see exactly how much I did pay in taxes, but that wont break it down into ssmedicarefederal. Is this legal for them to do? Is there anything I can do to just have them amend my return? I dont like making a big deal about most things, and I know the reason is that theyre tight on money, but that doesnt mean that I should have to put up with this. Any help or advice would be appreciated!  <response>: If you havent received a complete and correct Form W-2 by Tuesday February 16, 2016 , you can request that an IRS representative initiate a Form W-2 complaint on your behalf. Call the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-0922 M - F 7am - 7pm local time, or visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center TAC in person. Please note, many TACs require appointments for face-to-face assistance, including W-2 complaints.A letter will be sent to the employer requesting that they furnish a corrected Form W-2 to you within ten days. The letter advises the employer of their responsibilities to provide a correct Form W-2 and of the penalties for failing to do so.You will be sent a letter that provides instructions and Form 4852 Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, or Form 1099-R, Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc. The Form 4852 may be used in the event that the employer does not provide you with the corrected Form W-2 in time to file your tax return.When you call the IRS or visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center TAC, please have the following information available: Your employers name and complete address, including ZIP code, employer identification number if known - see prior years Form W-2 if you worked for the same employer, and telephone number, Your name, address, including ZIP code, social security number, and telephone number 