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I accidentally input last years W-2 on this years tax return which has already been accepted. What do I do now?

 
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LinaJ2018
Intuit Alumni

I accidentally input last years W-2 on this years tax return which has already been accepted. What do I do now?

You would need to remove it from your 2019 taxes.  If you have already filed, you have to wait until your return is either rejected or approved.  

 

If it's rejected, you can return to the program to remove it while fixing the error. 

If your return is approved, you would need to amend if removing the information changes your original refund amount or tax due.  To amend, please click here Instructions.  Follow instructions and the program will tell you if the new information will make a change.  If you do need to amend, wait until your return is fully processed and you have received your refund or your payment has cleared.  

 

[Edited 3/31/2020 | 5:20 PM]

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LinaJ2018
Intuit Alumni

I accidentally input last years W-2 on this years tax return which has already been accepted. What do I do now?

You would need to remove it from your 2019 taxes.  If you have already filed, you have to wait until your return is either rejected or approved.  

 

If it's rejected, you can return to the program to remove it while fixing the error. 

If your return is approved, you would need to amend if removing the information changes your original refund amount or tax due.  To amend, please click here Instructions.  Follow instructions and the program will tell you if the new information will make a change.  If you do need to amend, wait until your return is fully processed and you have received your refund or your payment has cleared.  

 

[Edited 3/31/2020 | 5:20 PM]

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