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I accidentally filed using last year w2

Murphmcsmurf — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:17:46 GMT

So I made a mistake an accidental used last years w2.. it says accepted and my refund around 1100$, if I would have used the right w2, it would be a refund around 1350$. I’m worried I’ll be audited or won’t get at the very lest the 1100$.. so worried .. I am going to amend my taxes if it gives me the chance, but I am just very very worried

Re: I accidentally filed using last year w2

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:17:41 GMT

Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my return now?” If you did that, you cannot do anything to fix it yet. The IRS will begin to accept/reject 2020 returns on Friday, February 12, 2021. You have to wait for the email that tells you if your return was accepted or rejected. If you do not see an email, check your spam folder.

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, a 1099G, 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. 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

Re: I accidentally filed using last year w2

Murphmcsmurf — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:23:07 GMT

Yes it got accepted yesterday I am just worried because I do not want to get audited or get in trouble

Re: I accidentally filed using last year w2

Murphmcsmurf — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:24:13 GMT

I’m just worried that I won’t get the $1100, and I will get audited. Although obviously if I filed it without making the mistake I would’ve gotten more back

Re: I accidentally filed using last year w2

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:32:28 GMT

You made a common mistake. And all you can do right now is let the IRS process the return and see what they do with it. Sorry----there is no immediate solution to the issue.

Re: I accidentally filed using last year w2

Murphmcsmurf — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:40:31 GMT

Is this something that will get me audited ?

Re: I accidentally filed using last year w2

Murphmcsmurf — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:40:48 GMT

Or , probably

Re: I accidentally filed using last year w2

fanfare — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:34:52 GMT

you have what the IRS calls a miscalculation.

The computers will see that your W-2 is wrong.

IRS will probably fix your return for you so don't sweat it until you see the end result.