DECOR Notice Definition

DECOR notice stands for decentralized correspondence. They are issued when there is a problem with an employee’s W-2 affects their payroll and withholding.

DECOR Notice Extended Definition
DECOR notice, or decentralized correspondence, is a notice issued by the IRS when there is an error on an employee’s Form W-2 that could potentially cause problems within the payroll system. They are issued for several reasons including, but not limited to:

• Typographical errors
• Incorrect Social Security number
• Unreported name or address changes
• Inaccurate records

This notice may send employee earnings into a suspended file. To fix the issue, you can verify or correct the information on the employee’s Form W-2.

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Maria Tanski-Phillips | Feb 22, 2023