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posted Jun 4, 2019 11:32:16 PM

If I made an error in the amount of social security tax withheld and already e-filed what can I do?

I made an error on the amount of SS tax withheld?

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Level 2
Jun 4, 2019 11:32:17 PM

You don't need to do anything.  The Social Security entries from your W-2 usually have no bearing on your income tax return.  If this error did in some way impact your return, the IRS will correct it and send your proper refund.

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Level 2
Jun 4, 2019 11:32:17 PM

You don't need to do anything.  The Social Security entries from your W-2 usually have no bearing on your income tax return.  If this error did in some way impact your return, the IRS will correct it and send your proper refund.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 11:32:19 PM

i was going to file 1040X and amend the correct amount should i not do this and assume the IRS will correct it. Corrected amount changes my return by 400.00

Level 2
Jun 4, 2019 11:32:20 PM

The IRS will correct a math error on your return, if that's all it is.  If they don't correct it, then you can amend your return.