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If the income I stated on my return is MORE than the income on my w2, will I get audited, or have to amend my return?

I miss calculated what my gross income should be and it is 400 dollars more then what's on my w2.
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If the income I stated on my return is MORE than the income on my w2, will I get audited, or have to amend my return?

most likely, IRS computers will note the error and correct your return for you.

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If the income I stated on my return is MORE than the income on my w2, will I get audited, or have to amend my return?

How did you do that?  Didn't you enter your W2?  Did you already file?

If your return is accepted then you have to wait for it to fully process and you get the refund and then mail in an Amended 1040X return to correct it.

If the income I stated on my return is MORE than the income on my w2, will I get audited, or have to amend my return?

most likely, IRS computers will note the error and correct your return for you.

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