This document contains corrections to Revenue Procedure 2015–51, as published on Monday, October 19, 2015 (I.R.B. 2015–42, 583). In particular, this announcement corrects certain specifications for checkboxes on Form W–2 and the address to send sample substitute forms to receive approval from the SSA.
Correction 1:
In Section 2.1 Specifications for Red-Ink Substitute Form W–2 (Copy AP and Form W–3 Filed with the SSA, the measurements under 2.1(11) for the placement of the checkboxes are incorrect.
Section 2.1(11) should read as follows:
11. The checkboxes in box 13 of Form W–2 (Copy A) must be .14 inches each; the space before the first checkbox is .24 inches; the spacing between the three checkboxes is .36 inches; the space after the last checkbox is .32 inches (see Exhibit A). The checkboxes in box b of Form W–3 must also be .14 inches.
Correction 2:
The Room number in the address in Section 2.2(04) for sending sample substitute black-and-white Copy A and W–3 forms to the SSA has changed. The address is:
Social Security Administration
Data Operations Center
Attn: Substitute Black-and-White Copy A Forms, Room 341
1150 E. Mountain Drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-7997
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