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tanedaniel
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March 4, 2020
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After amending return, not sure why I owe?

I updated my return with an additional W-2 and a 1040 (I think) for unemployment benefits. I now owe nearly half the return I received back? I honestly not really sure why.. or if that should be expected.. or if I did something wrong. Please help. Thanks!

xmasbaby0Answer
Level 15
March 4, 2020

You added more income.  More income = more tax.   It is not at all surprising that when you amended and added income that you would owe.

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3318997-how-does-the-refund-math-work-on-amendments

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xmasbaby0Level 15Answer
Level 15
March 4, 2020

You added more income.  More income = more tax.   It is not at all surprising that when you amended and added income that you would owe.

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3318997-how-does-the-refund-math-work-on-amendments

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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