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msidimee
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How long do I have a file an old w2 before its too late? 2year ago I worked for a retail company for less than 1month however I misplaced the w2 and recently requested1

How long do I have a file an old w2 before its too late? 2year ago I worked for a retail company for less than 1month however I misplaced the w2 and recently noticed you guys sent me an email and mention my zaraw2 is ready!! luckily this is the same company Im referring to.

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JohnW15
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How long do I have a file an old w2 before its too late? 2year ago I worked for a retail company for less than 1month however I misplaced the w2 and recently requested1

If you haven't previously filed the return that the W-2 needed to be reported on -- for two years ago -- you can still file and receive any refund that you might have coming.

If you filed for that year, then it's not too late to file an amended return.  Generally, if you'll receive a credit or refund by filing an amended return, you have to file Form 1040X within 3 years (including extensions) after the date you filed your original return, or within 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.  So, you should be fine filing an amended return.  

Please see the TurboTax FAQ "How to amend (change or correct) a return you already filed", below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288565

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