So I got a w2 sent in the mail from the tax I paid in my short term disability that I did not file. Is the irs not going to approve my refund? Return has already accepted

[Trenton88]

I already filed but did not include this w2. I’m worried that this is the reason my refund hasn’t been approved yet. If anything I would get a bigger refund because of it

[ee-ea]

Your pending returns can not be changed. If your return is accepted you will get an email. If the return is rejected the e-mail will tell you what to correct and you can make changes before e-filing again. Amend to change an accepted return after you get your refund. Instructions below. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-...

[Mike9241]

refunds take about 3 weeks after e-filing. it didn't officially open until 1/25/2023 so you shouldn't expect your refund until about 2/15 unless you got a rejection e-mail (you should have because of the missing W-2 but maybe not). if so add the w-2 and resubmit. if accepted, the IRS will probably catch the missing W-2 and make adjustments accordingly or send you a notice of discrepancy which could take longer. then you can respond according to the directions.  don't amend at this time, you could end up delaying your refund even longer.  amendment would be required if the IRS doesn't catch te missing w-2 and sends you the refund per the filed return