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Level 2
posted Jun 1, 2019 12:00:31 AM

I mailed my taxes without the W2 can I e file to correct it. What should I do next?

I enter all the income and taxes witheld but forgot to put the W2 in the envelope.

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Level 10
Jun 1, 2019 12:00:33 AM

Just sit tight for now.  You cannot file an original return twice, even if one is paper and the other electronic.  If the IRS questions the W-2 income, you can reply to their letter with a copy of the missing W-2.

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Level 10
Jun 1, 2019 12:00:33 AM

Just sit tight for now.  You cannot file an original return twice, even if one is paper and the other electronic.  If the IRS questions the W-2 income, you can reply to their letter with a copy of the missing W-2.