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posted Jan 27, 2022 12:31:01 PM

I didn’t add income from one of the employers I had in 2021, how can I add it to already submitted file?

I had 3 jobs in 2021, but I completely forgot to add the income on my taxes that I already filed. They were accepted a couple of days ago, I don’t want to lose the return. What do I do?

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Level 15
Jan 27, 2022 12:32:12 PM

 

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

Expert Alumni
Jan 27, 2022 12:49:21 PM

The only thing you can do now is to wait.  You will have to wait to first see if it is ACCEPTED or REJECTED.  If it is REJECTED you can correct it on the spot.  If it is ACCEPTED, you will have to file an amended tax return.

  • If it is Accepted you will have to wait and file an amended tax return:
    • If you're getting a refund wait until the refund comes in.
    • If you owe money wait at least two weeks before filing the amended return.  (This is so that the IRS has time to process the original return.)

To amend a return 

Some quick ground rules:

  1. Be sure the original return was filed and accepted.
  2. Save the original return before you start the amendment
  3. Change the name of the amended return.
  4. DO NOT go back into the return or change anything before you start the amendment process.
  5. Gather everything you need before you start.
  6. Complete the entire amendment process before you log out.