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I had a W2 from a previous job come in the mail after I had already submitted my taxes. my taxes have already been efiled and processed by the IRS. what should I do?

editorintraining — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:29:29 GMT

from what i've seen on here, I need to find a separate form, fill it out and send it over the mail, but i'm not sure which form to use. is the money from my return still usable or will there be some sort of penalty for me if I spend money before everything has been properly updated?

Re: I had a W2 from a previous job come in the mail after I had already submitted my taxes. my taxes have already been efiled and processed by the IRS. what should I do?

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:31:48 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 becomes available in late February, But wait until your return has been processed.

We do not know how much additional income you will enter when you put in that W-2---so we cannot say whether it will cause you to owe tax due or if it will get you a bigger refund.

Re: I had a W2 from a previous job come in the mail after I had already submitted my taxes. my taxes have already been efiled and processed by the IRS. what should I do?

Critter-3 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:41:59 GMT

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return (when available) - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...