topic If I amend a return with an additional w2 and it increases my refund, will that slow the refund payment process or will the further payment be sent separately? in After you file

If I amend a return with an additional w2 and it increases my refund, will that slow the refund payment process or will the further payment be sent separately?

benseaward — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:22:20 GMT

The additional W2 does include federal payment so, it should increase the refund amount.

Re: If I amend a return with an additional w2 and it increases my refund, will that slow the refund payment process or will the further payment be sent separately?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 21:59:08 GMT

You have to wait until your first return has been fully processed before you amend. When you amend you have to use a Form 1040X---which will not be available until late February. And...it takes the IRS six to nine months--sometimes longer --- to process an amended return. When they do, they will only mail a check to the address your tax return. They do not make direct deposits for refunds on amended returns.

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.

Re: If I amend a return with an additional w2 and it increases my refund, will that slow the refund payment process or will the further payment be sent separately?

benseaward — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 22:21:49 GMT

Thank you so much for this incredible clarity! I really appreciate your energy on this.

And for the record, the return (sans this additional w2) has been accepted. So, I will wait until that is all done and settled and then add this final W2 and await any check that is due to me. (It's a small, virtually unsubstantial amount - would MAYBE add like 40 bucks to my refund, which is obviously worth having, but not a huge issue.)

THANKS AGAIN!