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June 1, 2019
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I accidentally checked the Additional Tax box on my W4 and $3000 were taken from my first pay check. How can I get this money back on my tax return?

  • June 1, 2019
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I accidentally checked the Additional Tax box on my W4 and $3000 were taken from my first pay check. How can I get this money back on my tax return?

Best answer by Irene2805

This amount is reflected in Box 2 on your W-2 (Federal income tax withheld), so just enter the figures from the form.

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Level 15
June 1, 2019

This amount is reflected in Box 2 on your W-2 (Federal income tax withheld), so just enter the figures from the form.