How do I properly file a W-2 from the previous year?

[charette91]

I already filed and received my 2023 taxes. But I still need to file my 2022 W-2. I’m not exactly sure how to.

[VolvoGirl]

Sorry it's too,late to start a 2022 online return or use the mobile app, either on Turbo Tax or the IRS. And too late to efile 2022.

If you need to start 2022 you can buy the Desktop download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products
You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand. Here are some basic forms.....

Here is the 2022 1040 return
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2022.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2022.pdf

2022 1040 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2022.pdf

2022 EIC and Tax Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2022.pdf

Schedules 1-
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2022.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2022.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2022.pdf

Don’t forget your state. And you will have to print and mail your returns. So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them. You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places. Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

Then when you file for 2023 you need to enter 0 for the 2022 AGI since you are filing 2022 late.

[DoninGA]

A 2022 W-2 can only be entered on a 2022 tax return.  If you filed a 2022 tax return then you will need to amend the return that was filed to add the W-2.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...

[AmyC]

If you haven't filed your 2022 return, here is a link for  how to prepare prior year returns. If you did file your 2022 return and just need to add a w-2, you need to amend federal and probably state. Most states have state tax.

See 

How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year?

I need to amend my state return.