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If I already filed my taxes and they were accepted and then I got another w-2 that’s different than the first one (due to a change of jobs last year) what should I do?

mayahcarter229 — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:04:02 GMT

The second one arrived like two weeks after the first I’ve only just started doing taxes cause I’m 19 so I’m confused on what to do and I don’t wanna mess it up

Re: If I already filed my taxes and they were accepted and then I got another w-2 that’s different than the first one (due to a change of jobs last year) what should I do?

Bsch4477 — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:06:56 GMT

After your return has been processed and any refund or tax liability settled amend your return to include the second W-2.

Re: If I already filed my taxes and they were accepted and then I got another w-2 that’s different than the first one (due to a change of jobs last year) what should I do?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:07:18 GMT

Going forward----always wait until you have all of your W-2's before you file your tax return. They must all go on the same return together.

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 is scheduled to be available on February 19. The date is subject to change, so check on 2-19 to see if it is ready. Before that, do not change anything at all on your return.

Re: If I already filed my taxes and they were accepted and then I got another w-2 that’s different than the first one (due to a change of jobs last year) what should I do?

fanfare — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:31:30 GMT

It's possible for IRS to notice right awayyou left out a W-2, so wait until you get a result from IRS processing.

You might not have to do anything.

@mayahcarter229