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?

[abobakerreima]

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?

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

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