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I need help correcting my amounts after filing. The amount was more than what the actual w2 shows.

raincrowdry — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:47 GMT

I was talked into using a last pay stub amd that was not correct.

Re: I need help correcting my amounts after filing. The amount was more than what the actual w2 shows.

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:01:29 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.

Re: I need help correcting my amounts after filing. The amount was more than what the actual w2 s...

LindaS5247 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:52:17 GMT

As xmasbaby0 mentions above, you must wait until your return is fully processed and you have received your refund before preparing and e-filing your amended tax return.

Once your tax return is fully processed, to amend your return using TurboTax Online you will:

Log in to your TurboTax account.
At your homepage, look for "Your tax returns & documents" and select the correct tax year.
The you will select the "Amend (change) return" dropdown and in the dropdown choose "Amend using TurboTax Online".
Follow your prompts, and select your reason for amending.
Make your corrections (add your W-2(s)).

Make sure to review your return before filing and then follow the prompts to e-file or print and mail Form 1040-X to the IRS.

You will be able to track your amended return using this link Where's My Amended Return? on IRS.gov.

Click here for additional information regarding filing an amended return.

Click here for additional information about e-filing your Form 1040-X.

If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.