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What if I got another W-2 Form after filing my return & getting a refund?

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June 7, 2019
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A couple of weeks after filing my tax return, I received another W-2 that came from a small settlement worth a couple hundred dollars. My return was accepted and I have since received my refund. Can I apply the W-2 to next year's taxes?

On another note, I've seen articles that state an amended tax return (1040X) should be filed in my case BUT I have also seen articles that state NOT to file an amendment if only reporting an additional W-2 (in this case, one should wait for contact from the IRS).

Which is true? What should I do?

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ChristopherF

Hi there BB_14,

You filed your 2013 return and have already received your refund, but now you have an additional W-2 and would like to know how that changes things and what the next steps are. We can help with that.

Should you amend or not, that is not something we can decide for you. Here is a link I think will help.

How do I Know If I Need to Amend

As for how an amended return effects your return :

he IRS treats the Original return and the Amended return as two separate transactions. What this means for you is the IRS will process your Original return and send you a bill (if you owe) or a refund (if they owe you).

The IRS will then send you another bill (if you owe them) or another refund (if they owe you more) after they process the Amended return.

Hope this helps, if you need additional information please let us know.

Christopher

macuser_22

Employee

Send you a bill??? Are you joking??  Sure they will send a bill --- it's called an audit letter along with interest and possible penalties.

BB_14 - You cannot claim your W-2 next year.  You should amend and report the income.

Once you file it is like dropping it into the mail - it is gone and cannot be changed.

To amend your 2013 tax return:

-- First, wait to see if your return has been accepted or rejected by the IRS or state.
-- If rejected, you can correct and re-send your return.
-- If accepted you must wait until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or conformation that any tax due has been paid.  (If you file an amended return while you first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time).
-- Then you can start the amend process.
-- Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks for processing.

You can check the status of your mailed amended return at this link but allow 3 weeks after mailing before checking.
<a href="http://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-%28Form-1040-X%29/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-%28Form-1040-X%29/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1</a>

See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending:
<a href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1971653-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-2013-return-in-turbotax" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1971653-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-2013-return-in-turbotax</a>

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

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noah717-

This answers nothing .....

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msarroyo69

If I filled my w2 and its got accepted and I got other w2 from other job can I fill that one two

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Tess Max

Hi,

I got the same situation. I was reading the Amend rights. When can I get Amend form, beside turbo tax for 2019

CassLO

You will need to Amend your Return, if you have already filed and received more W-2's.. Wait until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or conformation that any tax due has been paid. (If you file an amended return while you first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time).

See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending:

How do I amend my 2019 TurboTax Online return?

You can check the status of your amended return here but allow 3 weeks after filing for it to show up:

Where's my amended return?

Amended Returns & Form 1040X

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Jdessert78

My question is to the person who posted yesterday who is above me...

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JakailaLO

You will need to Amend your Return if you have already filed and received more W-2's.. Wait until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or confirmation that any tax due has been paid. (If you file an amended return while your first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time).