My 2018 return was accepted by the IRS and I forgot to include a w2 that i just received. The 1040x doesn't give an option for 2018 so how can I amend my return?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You cannot amend your return yet.  

Filing before you have all of your information causes you a lot of aggravation that could be avoided if you just wait until you have everything first.

 You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox

If you left out a W-2, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is pending.  The changes will go nowhere.

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 have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  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 2-4 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

[nfiorvante19]

Thanks so much for your quick response. Everything that I've read states that a return can be amended once accepted by the IRS, but does NOT mention that you have to actually receive the refund before amending it. I appreciate you clarifying this for me!

[xmasbaby0]

Do not even go near your return with a mouse right now.