What happens if I missed a W2 and already submitted my forms

[Carl]

You will need to file an amended return.

If you have already E-filed your tax return and need to make a change for any reason, then you have no choice but to wait until the IRS processes your E-filed return. If the IRS rejects your E-filed return, then you can just make the necessary changes and resubmit it.

If the IRS accepts your E-filed return, then you must WAIT until the IRS has processed your return, and until you have received your refund. Then you will need to file an amended return.

If your E-Filed return is pending, and you change anything on your copy of your return, then you are guaranteed to have major issues with correcting or amending it later. So for your own sanity, do not touch anything until it’s time, as clarified above.

If my return is accepted, why do I have to wait for my refund before I can amend it?

Sometimes, the IRS will “catch” your error (or some other error you don’t know about) and go ahead and correct it for you. You’ll know that when your refund is not what you expected.  So you have to wait for the refund.  If that happens to you, then you will receive a letter 3-4 weeks after you receive your refund, explaining what was changed, why it was changed, and with instructions on what actions to take if your dispute the change. If you receive such a letter, post in this forum with the details (without including personal information) and we'll try to help you get your copy of the return in agreement with the IRS changes, so you won't have issues importing next year.

[rainydaze]

If your return is accepted, you must amend your return to include the W-2 form.  Amendments are a paper process.  To amend a return in TurboTax, follow the FAQ: https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed.  Note that the 2014 1040X form will not be ready until Mid-Feb; the 2014 instructions will not be available until the form is released.

If your return is rejected, simply go back and add the W-2 form prior to resubmitting your return.

[Dumplerjibb]

Hoping for an answer here...

If my return was accepted (1 bar, topic 152, within 21 days, etc) but I missed a w2, should I expect a delay? Generally speaking? Like if the IRS were to automatically correct my refund, would that delay the process? I understand each situation is different. I didn't claim EIC or child assistance. Just curious!!

[TerukoL]

Once your return has been accepted, you will not be able to make any changes until after your refund has been processed. Amending your return means filing a new form, 1040X. This is only required in certain situations. In other situations, you can change your original return and you should not file a new form. Please click Do I need to amend? to learn more.