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New Member
posted Jan 31, 2023 10:13:54 PM

I filed my taxes with the wrong W2 . How do I cancel it ?

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Level 15
Feb 1, 2023 6:24:36 AM

 

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

 

The Form 1040X you need will not be available until late February.

New Member
May 1, 2023 12:03:46 AM

I need my income tax return so I can correct the error I made on it. Who can assist on this. I would like it rejected 

Level 15
May 1, 2023 2:42:05 AM

 

Your pending return can not be changed. If your return is accepted you will get an email. If the return is rejected the e-mail will tell you what to correct and you can make changes before e-filing again. Amend to change an accepted return after you get your refund. Instructions below

.https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=ley8tz1g

New Member
Feb 21, 2025 8:42:27 PM

I filed my taxes wrong how can I fix it?

Level 15
Feb 21, 2025 8:44:46 PM

@Queens25

Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my return now?”  If you did that, you cannot do anything to fix it yet.  You have to wait for the email that tells you if your return was accepted or rejected.

 

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

 

The Form 1040X you need becomes available in late February,  But wait until your return has been processed.

New Member
Feb 21, 2025 8:48:57 PM

The irs sent me a letter that states. That they could not process my electric funds withdrawal 

New Member
Feb 21, 2025 8:52:36 PM

Yes my tax return was rejected 

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2025 6:40:07 AM

If your return was rejected, then you should receive an email from TurboTax that will give you further information about why it was rejected and what you need to do to fix it.

 

You also mentioned that you received a letter from the IRS about your electronic funds withdrawal.  If this is what you meant by having your return rejected, then take a closer look at that letter to learn more about how to overcome this problem.  You have until April 15th to pay any balance due on your tax return so you can take steps to make the payment a different way.

 

The following TurboTax help article will give you some options to consider:

 

How can I pay my federal taxes?

 

@Queens25