I put wrong information on when i filed

[tylerwalls11]

i claimed my girlfriend as a dependent because she hasn't worked in a while
and when i did that it asked if she made under $4000 and i said yes and filed but we got her w-2s back and she actually made around $8000....what do i do!!

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You will end up needing to correct your return to remove your GF as a dependent.  But since you have already filed it incorrectly for now...

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox

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 mail it in. You will need to use a form called a 1040X. You cannot e-file an amended return.  They have to be mailed, and it takes at least 2-3 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  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

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2952222-how-do-i-amend-the-2016-taxes-i-filed-with-turbotax-online

[tylerwalls11]

Thank you! And they accepted it the other day...also what if we just Do one of her w-2s so it's under $4000 and save the rest for next year?

[xmasbaby0]

NO NO NO  You cannot do that.  All of her W-2's are reported to the IRS.  You cannot save a 2016 W-2 for 2017's tax return.

[tylerwalls11]

Should I do all of hers? And then do that 1040x after I get mine back?

[xmasbaby0]

Since you already filed and used her SSN on your return, she has to file on paper and mail her return.  If her return is e-filed it will be rejected.  She can do that now, and you can take care of filing the 1040X later.