Missing W2 found after filing - Should I amend for small amount?
I just realized after filing that I left off a W2 from a short term job (only worked there for couple months). The amount isnt huge but im freaking out about what to do. Should I go through the whole amendment process or just leave it alone?
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Andre Dupont
Tax pro here - you should definitely amend. The IRS will eventually catch this through their automated matching system and send you a notice with penalties and interest. Better to fix it now than wait for them to find it.
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AstroAdventurer
•ugh this is what i was afraid of. how long do i have to file the amendment?
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Andre Dupont
•You have 3 years from the original filing deadline or 2 years from when you paid the tax, whichever is later. But honestly dont wait - do it asap to minimize any penalties.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Hey guys if your trying to figure out exactly how this will affect your refund timeline you should check out taxr.ai - its only $4.99 and tells you exactly what to expect with amendments and other transcript issues. Way better than playing detective with your transcript lol https://taxr.ai
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Jamal Wilson
•does it actually work? seems too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Oh yeah its legit! Used it for both my amendment and my wife's return. Saved us hours of stress and confusion fr fr
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Jamal Wilson
•just tried it and WOW this thing is amazing! it literally told me exactly what was wrong with my amendment and when to expect my refund 💯
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Mei Lin
in the same boat rn except mine was from a side gig 😠following for advice
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Liam Fitzgerald
Bruh dont stress too much. I did this last year and filed the 1040X. took forever to process but wasnt nearly as bad as I thought itd be
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AstroAdventurer
•how long did yours take to process?
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Liam Fitzgerald
•like 4 months ngl but this was during peak covid backlog szn
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GalacticGuru
The IRS gonna find out anyway fam. They always do 🤡
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Amara Nnamani
•fr fr they got eyes everywhere 👀
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Giovanni Mancini
Just make sure you file Form 1040-X electronically if you can. Paper amendments are taking FOREVERRR rn
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AstroAdventurer
•can i do that through turbotax?
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Giovanni Mancini
•yep! if thats what you used for original return its super ez
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