Can I Amend my taxes with a new W2 that I got in the mail that id forgotten about. I'm not sure how to go about doing this. Is there a way that this can be done?

[russeljamesmeyke]

How do I add another W2 to the ready W2 that I've already filed?

[xmasbaby0]

Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my return now?”  If you did that, you cannot do anything to fix it yet.  The IRS will begin to accept/reject 2020 returns on Friday, February 12, 2021.  You have to wait for the email that tells you if your return was accepted or rejected.  If you do not see an email, check your spam folder.

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 on the corner.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, 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. 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

[Zhollenbeck]

My federal taxes got a accepted, but I just received another W2 in the mail that I forgot about how do I go about amending and adding the new W2 to my return

[xmasbaby0]

You cannot do that until much later now.   You have to wait until your original return has been fully processed.   THEN you can amend and add that W-2.   Do not try to amend too soon or you will just create confusion and delays.   This is why you should not have rushed to e-file.   The 1040X that you will need in order to amend will not be available until about March....so you will have to wait.   And.....when you do amend.....it has been taking the IRS six months or longer to process amended returns......so make sure you include every correction necessary when you amend so that you do not have to do it twice.

[AmyC]

You might get lucky and have your return rejected so that you can fix the situation - once the IRS opens and begins accepting returns.

[Tbb2]

She is being annoying about it.. people mess up and that’s fine, clearly this individual has never been a teacher of some sort or atleast a good one. 

if you messed up in the was she is describing, you will have to wait but just think about it. You get your initial amount to hold you over and then when you amend you will most likely get more so it’s DOUBLE BABYYYYY.