Do you have to amend you taxes if you don’t owe anything? I’m getting mixed answers on Google, I forgot to add in a W2 that was only a month of work.

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

All income is suppose to be included in your original return, no matter how small.  The IRS gets copies of all W-2’s, they may send you a letter asking for the missing w2.  You should wait until your original return has been fully processed.  

If you original returns get processed without the additional W2, you need to amend your return to add the missing W2.  If your Federal amended return affects your State, you will need to also amend your State return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...

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if you e-Filed, then e-File Form 1040-X is easy, assuming TurbOTax works correctly.

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[DMarkM1]

Wait for the IRS to notify you or your refund is deposited.  They will normally catch the missing W2 and notify you.  The IRS will send you a letter with instructions on the missing W2 information.  

Click here for IRS guidance on when to amend a return.

[edited 1/28/2023 9:54am PST]