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I used my last pay stub to file 2022 not my W-2 and then received my W-2 later tried to refile said I need to amend my return refund was $100 smaller ?

I already used my last pay stub and it was wrong can TurboTax amend the form?
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DMarkM1
Employee Tax Expert

I used my last pay stub to file 2022 not my W-2 and then received my W-2 later tried to refile said I need to amend my return refund was $100 smaller ?

Yes, many people find out too late that using the last pay stub does not always match the W2 received.  You'll need to wait for your original return to be processed by the IRS.  You'll know when either your refund has been deposited or you get  a letter from the IRS letting you know the W2 information on your return doesn't match the W2 they received from your employer.   In the letter the IRS will give you instructions on how to proceed.  

 

If your refund get deposited and you know the income filed was incorrect, you will need to amend your return.  The amend option should be available in TurboTax mid to late February.   Right now you should go back into your return and get everything back to the original filed return.  That way you will be starting from the correct situation to create the amendment.

 

Click here for more information on amending a return in TurboTax.

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I used my last pay stub to file 2022 not my W-2 and then received my W-2 later tried to refile said I need to amend my return refund was $100 smaller ?

I already went back in and put the correct information and it told me that I had two social security numbers that matched and they wanted to know if I was being scammed and they charged me like $87 that I was going to have them take out of my refund but they wouldn't let me e-file

JohnB5677
Employee Tax Expert

I used my last pay stub to file 2022 not my W-2 and then received my W-2 later tried to refile said I need to amend my return refund was $100 smaller ?

I'm not sure how you got back into your return.  

  • Did you try to amend it?
  • Did you start a new return? or
  • Did you try a different way?

If you started a new return, it would reject because you already filed the first one that had your Social Security Number on it.  The IRS will not accept a second filing with the same Social Security Number.

 

Your only alternative is to be patient.

 

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been submitted, you should follow these guidelines.

  • You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
  • You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
  • Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. 
    • The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
    • Only make changes to the areas of your return that need amending.
  • You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

Select your product below and follow the instructions.

Amend TurboTax Online

Amend TurboTax CD/Download


 

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