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posted Jun 4, 2019 1:32:53 PM

Why did my refund decrease when i enter a second w2? The 1st w2 was from my first job than i quit that job and got another one which is the second w2 i enter!

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 1:32:55 PM

That's somewhat normal...your income taxes are based on everything........More income means more taxes you have to pay.  Some people end up owing more after entering several W-2 forms.....because the withholding wasn't enough to cover ALL of their total income for the year.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 1:32:55 PM

That's somewhat normal...your income taxes are based on everything........More income means more taxes you have to pay.  Some people end up owing more after entering several W-2 forms.....because the withholding wasn't enough to cover ALL of their total income for the year.