And you cannot file a tax return before the year ends. The IRS has not even announced yet when they will begin accepting 2018 returns; it is unlikely to be earlier than the end of January 2019. You need to wait for your W-2 and prepare your tax return correctly with a W-2--not a pay stub.
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