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I realized I didn’t file all the places I worked last year, and my total earnings are not accurate. I’ve already filed though, what do I do?

demphure-gmail-c — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:51:10 GMT

Re: I realized I didn’t file all the places I worked last year, and my total earnings are not accurate. I’ve already filed though, what do I do?

Mike9241 — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 07:14:20 GMT

nothing now. one of three things will happen. 1) your return will be rejected. then you can add the omissions and re e-file. 2) it will be accepted but in processing the IRS will notice the missing income and either send you a correction notice or ask for an amended return 3) somehow the IRS computers won't catch this now sometimes notices don't go out for over a year. wait until the original is fully processed (you get your refund or your payment s processed and then file an amended return.

Re: I realized I didn’t file all the places I worked last year, and my total earnings are not accurate. I’ve already filed though, what do I do?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 16:05:59 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

The Form 1040X you need will not be available until late February.