topic I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ? in Retirement tax questions

I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

nerdman5615 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:54:59 GMT

I made a misstep and didn,t add that on.

Re: I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:42:38 GMT

Please explain. Did you already e-file? But you somehow did not enter the amount that was withheld for federal tax? Did you enter all of the boxes that were on a W-2? Or only some of them? What did you do?

Re: I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

nerdman5615 — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:51:31 GMT

I was up late and very sleepy and I mistakenly didnt put it in.

Re: I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

fanfare — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:53:47 GMT

If you failed to enter withholding, IRS computers should correct your mistake,

so just wait.

@nerdman5615

Re: I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:53:58 GMT

So----you e-filed without entering everything?

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 might need becomes available in late February, But wait until your return has been processed.

Re: I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

nerdman5615 — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:54:11 GMT

I didnt sign and send it yet but I paid the $78 to have turbo tax do my taxes.

Re: I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

fanfare — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:28:15 GMT

TurboTax doesn't give you a "Fix Something" button.

Instead use the bizarre command trick "Add a state"

to resume working on your tax return.

@nerdman5615

Re: I had 1285.08 withheld in federal taxes do I get that back ?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:45:06 GMT

Yes---if you did not e-file yet you can still make changes. Use the "trick" of clicking on Add a State. You do not really have to add a state tax return, but that trick will let you get back in to the return and you can then make the necessary changes. If you entered your W-2 incorrectly, go to Federal>Wages & Income.

And.....before you e-file----check everything over very carefully.