If we buying a company and keeping the FEIN, do we need to convert balances from prior company?

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If we buying a company in the middle of the year and keeping the FEIN, do we need to convert balances from prior company? Is there any IRS requirement that we issue only one W2 or can two company issue W2 for the year.

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