I need to fix box 16 and box 18 on my 1040X form in order to get my refund

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May 17, 2026
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I messed up putting in a W2 and the irs is delaying my refund

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JotikaT2

Employee Tax Expert

Did you already file the amended return and was it accepted? If so, you will need to wait for the IRS to process the amended return before submitting another amended return to fix the errors. Boxes 16 and 18 will automatically be updated once you start the next amended return and enter the correct W-2 numbers.

However, if the IRS was processing your amended return and has ask you for a corrected return, you can edit the W-2 form but you should start the amended return again to get the as originally filed numbers back to your original return. Then, you would add/edit your W-2 form directly in the interview section to ensure the amended return amounts are accurate.

Please see how do I amend my federal tax return for this year? for steps to guide you on the amended return. Then, once you are in the return, follow the steps in How do I manually enter my W-2? to ensure the amounts on your W-2 form match what you are reporting on your tax return.

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