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posted Jun 4, 2019 5:57:54 PM

If you put multiple w2 forms from different years does that have an effect on how much you get back

If you put multiple w2 forms from different years does that have an effect on hiw much you get back

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 5:57:57 PM

It can, but that would not be correct. You report the wages reported on your 2016 return for you 2016 taxes. The IRS gets copies of your W-2's an will try to match what they have with what you have reported. If there is a difference, they will correct your return which can cause you to have to repay a refund if you got one. 

If you didn't report the W-2 on your tax return for that year, then you can file an amended return to report it. 

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Level 10
Jun 4, 2019 5:57:56 PM

You can not report w-2's in the wrong year...

Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 5:57:57 PM

It can, but that would not be correct. You report the wages reported on your 2016 return for you 2016 taxes. The IRS gets copies of your W-2's an will try to match what they have with what you have reported. If there is a difference, they will correct your return which can cause you to have to repay a refund if you got one. 

If you didn't report the W-2 on your tax return for that year, then you can file an amended return to report it.