So my former employer forgot to add the 12 dd on my W-2 should I wait until I get a new w-2 or can I go ahead and file

[plymalea01]

The only reason I know that the 12 dd is missing is because my mother works for the same company that I used to work for. I got my W-2 the other day without it and I just want to make sure I can file without having to try and get another one with the 12 DD

[JohnnyD · Accepted solution]

You may want to wait. If you file then get a new W2, you will have to amend. If you choose to ammend, You should not try to amend your return until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund or your payment has cleared.  Amended returns do not “catch up” to your original returns and replace them.  They are processed as two separate returns.
 

Amended returns have to be printed and filed by mail.  It can take the IRS up to 12 weeks or longer to process them.   If you are due a larger refund than on your original return, your amended return should only show the difference and you will receive a separate check for it.  If you owe money on your amended return, it will show only the new amount owed and you will have to mail a check with the return.

The 1040X for amending returns is currently scheduled to be final in mid-February.