How do I amend my federal taxes? I misses a W2 form, while filing. When looking at the "Your tax returns & documents" section, there is no " amend" option.

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January 28, 2023
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I have already asked for help through the site. On the right hand side of my returns, there is not an option to amend.

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DoninGA

Level 15

The 2022 amended tax return, Form 1040X, will not be available and finalized in TurboTax until 02/23/2023.

Critter-3

Level 15

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner. The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.” The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.

If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally. You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself. Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

The Form 1040X you need to use will not be available until late February.

DMarkM1

Alumni - Intuit

Wait for the IRS to notify you or your refund is deposited. They will normally catch the missing W2 and notify you. The IRS will send you a letter with instructions on the missing W2 information.

Click here for IRS guidance on when to amend a return.

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