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Wrong w2

TANISHAM — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:44:28 GMT

I filed the wrong w2 is there away for me to redo it?

Re: Wrong w2

macuser_22 — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:50:00 GMT

Depends on what was wrong. If it does not affect the tax then you can probably ignore it.

If you filed, it is like dropping it into the mail - you cannot get it back if accepted by the IRS or state.

To amend your 2019 tax return:

-- First, *wait* to see if your return has been accepted or rejected by the IRS or state. DO NOT do anything until you receive the accept or reject e-mail.

-- If rejected, you can correct and re-send your return.

-- If accepted you should *wait* until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or conformation that any tax due has been paid. (If you file an amended return while you first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time). In addition, if the IRS makes any change on your original return, you might end up having to amend the amendment – a sticky process that can take a year or more).

-- Then you can start the amend process.

-- Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.

See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed

You can check the status of your amended return here but allow 3 weeks after filing for it to show up:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

Re: Wrong w2

mythena — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:28:58 GMT

I accidentally used my W2 from 2018 how can I delete this and use the right W-2

Re: Wrong w2

mythena — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:30:20 GMT

I used my W2 from 2018 it was rejected now I need to use my W2 for 2019 how do I get this straightened out

Re: Wrong w2

mythena — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:33:10 GMT

I used my W2 from 2018 it was rejected now I need to use my W2 for 2019 how do I get this straightened out

Re: Wrong w2

DoninGA — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:36:08 GMT

@mythena wrote:

I used my W2 from 2018 it was rejected now I need to use my W2 for 2019 how do I get this straightened out

Delete the 2018 W-2 and then enter the 2019 W-2. E-file your tax return again.

Re: Wrong w2

ChondelLO — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:37:13 GMT

Please click the link below for assistance with fixing a rejected return.

How do I fix a rejected return? - Community