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I submitted my taxes but just received a 1099G. How do I add this? Is it too late?

wcan924758 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:32:06 GMT

Re: I submitted my taxes but just received a 1099G. How do I add this? Is it too late?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:48:39 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.

Re: I submitted my taxes but just received a 1099G. How do I add this? Is it too late?

AmyC — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:26:27 GMT

xmasbaby0 is correct. Wait and see what happens. If rejected, great, you can fix things. However, if the 1099-G is for a state refund and you did not itemize last year, it does not need to be entered and can be tucked into your tax folder.

If the 1099-G has taxable income, you will need to amend federal and any state return that may be affected.

Once your original return is accepted and the finances are settled, you can file an amended return.

Save a copy of the original return before doing an amended return.
If you aren't sure, you can use the Should I file an amended return? to help determine if you should file an amended tax return.
See:
- how to file an amended return. - have to scroll down and open for your software type to see current year information.
- I need to amend my state return.
- Can I e-file my amended state return?
- Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?