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I did my taxes for 2019 and I didn't realize a w-2 came in the mail, I can't cancel my return that I already submitted. Is there someone who I can contact for this?

kjfujii1013 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 01:15:14 GMT

Re: I did my taxes for 2019 and I didn't realize a w-2 came in the mail, I can't cancel my return that I already submitted. Is there someone who I can contact for this?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 01:22:37 GMT

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.

If you left out a W-2, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is pending. The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.

If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally. You will need to use a form called a 1040X. You cannot e-file an amended return. They have to be mailed, and it takes about 4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.

Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself. Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

Re: I did my taxes for 2019 and I didn't realize a w-2 came in the mail, I can't cancel my return that I already submitted. Is there someone who I can contact for this?

kjfujii1013 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:11:37 GMT

Am I able to just wait until next year to add this old W-2 in?

Re: I did my taxes for 2019 and I didn't realize a w-2 came in the mail, I can't cancel my return...

MayaD — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:18:39 GMT

No, you can't report 2019 W-2 on next year's return.

Your income must be reported in the year it was earned.