Do I need to file amended tax return for tax year 2021?

[stefanz]

My previous employer did not withhold my FICA taxes in 2021. After I notified them of that, they made the payments and I did too. And they will issue me a W2C. In this case, do I need to file an amended federal tax return for 2021? What about VA and DC state tax returns do I need to amend those? 

[Anonymous_]

You are almost certainly going to have to file amended returns.

[LenaH]

Yes, as stated by Champ tagteam, you will have to amend your federal tax returns only. You should wait until you receive your W-2C and compare your gross wages, Social Security withholding, and Medicare withholding. Social Security withholding should be 6.2% of your Social Security gross wages and Medicare withholding should be 1.45% of your Medicare gross wages. 

To amend your return, please follow the steps on the page How do I amend my federal tax return? 

@stefanz 

[stefanz]

Hi Lena,

Could you please explain why only Federal amended tax returns are needed but not DC or VA state amended tax returns?

also, if after receiving my W2C, the tax refund/due amount does not change, do I still need an amended tax return for federal?

thanks,

Stefan

[LenaH]

No, If there is no change in your federal tax refund/amount due, then you do not need to file a federal amended tax return. You only have to amend if you received a corrected tax form, such as a W-2C, after filing and the new info changes your refund or tax due amount.

The state returns are not affected by FICA tax, so you would not need to file a DC or VA state amended return. 

To undo your election to amend your return, please see the instructions on the page How do I cancel or undo an amended return in TurboTax Online?

@stefanz