W2 Imported incorrectly

[missanne728]

I imported my W2 and filed my return. Then I noticed the import entered my 401K deduction both as a deferral AND dependent care benefits (which definitely don't apply to me).  There was also $$ listed in section 7 (SS tips) which don't apply to me.  So I am being taxed on money I didn't receive.  Frustrated.

I am told to let the IRS process and it may be corrected on their end.  If not, I would have to file an amended return.  Turbo Tax has not been great this year, tbh.

[xmasbaby0]

Whenever you import a tax document you should check the date carefully against the paper copy you have to make sure it all went into the software correctly.   Sometimes the importing process scrambles things---you always, always, always have to check your data before you e-file.  If the IRS does not catch the discrepancies, you can amend after the return has been fully processed.

[BillM223]

Unfortunately, because TurboTax does not create external data objects like W-2s, TurboTax can't guarantee that the process will work. The taxpayer should always review what was imported just to make sure the data was imported correctly.