What if my wages amount in Box 1 was entered wrong on my filed return?

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February 10, 2021
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The amount I entered in Box 1 on my TurboTax return is incorrect. It shows it to be about $500 more than what it should be. Will this affect my being able to get my return on schedule?

DavidD66

Level 15

It may delay your refund by a couple of weeks. If the amount of wages, salaries, etc. entered on your tax return does not enter Box 1 of your W-2, it also won't match the amount in the IRS records. This will result in the IRS sending you a letter proposing a change to your tax return. If you agree, you won't have to do anything. The IRS will then make the adjust and send you your refund (which in your case should be a little higher than what is on your return.

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pebole23Author

Level 3

I was told that I would just need to wait until my refund was sent to me and then I would go back and do the amend. If that is the only amount that is incorrect would that not fall under a simple math issue that the IRS could correct for me? Seeing as every other amount is correct and matching with my W2?