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So I'm a dummy and forgot to add a w2 when I filed my taxes. I'm crazy scared right now and have no idea what to do. Also my fed return was accepted 1/21/22.

johnrobards90 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:54:13 GMT

Re: So I'm a dummy and forgot to add a w2 when I filed my taxes. I'm crazy scared right now and have no idea what to do. Also my fed return was accepted 1/21/22.

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:20:59 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. The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

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 e-file or 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.

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: So I'm a dummy and forgot to add a w2 when I filed my taxes. I'm crazy scared right now and h...

AnnetteB6 — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:39:42 GMT

Do not worry, your situation is very common and can be fixed.

You will need to amend the return that you filed to include the additional W-2. It is best to wait until your original return has been processed before you amend so that the IRS is only dealing with one return from you at a time. This means that when you get your refund you should hold on to it in case the additional W-2 causes you to pay some of it back. That is not always the case, in fact, you may receive an additional refund when you include the additional W-2.

It is important to heed the advice of Champ xmasbaby0 and do not go into your TurboTax return to start changing things before you are ready to amend your return. You need to start with the return exactly as it was originally filed when you begin the amending process.

Here are instructions for how to amend your 2021 tax return:

How do I amend my 2021 return?

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