How do I got about submitting forgotten W-2 forms to the IRS?

Question

I already did my taxes and two days after I did them I got 2 W-2's in the mail that I forgot I was going to get. I called the guy that did my taxes and he said to wait until I got my refund and then go back. Is there a way I can do it directly with the IRS? He is always booked and I don't want more time to pass. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

If you discover an error after your return has been mailed, you may need to amend your return. The service center may correct errors in math on a return and may accept returns with certain forms or schedules left out. In these instances, do not amend your return!

However, do file an amended return if any of the following were reported incorrectly:

your filing status
your total income
your deductions or credits

Use Form 1040X (PDF), Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to correct a previously filed Form 1040 (PDF), Form 1040A (PDF), or Form 1040EZ (PDF). If you are filing to claim an additional refund, wait until you have received your original refund (you may cash that check). To avoid penalty and interest, if you owe additional tax for a current year amended return, file Form 1040X and pay the tax by April 17 of the current year.

http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040x/index.html

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040x.pdf

Answer 2

You'll need to file an amended return. You can do that yourself, or any tax preparer can. You don't have to go to the same person who prepared your original return, but anybody will need to see a copy of the original return in order to do the amended form.

Answer 3

You are going to have to file an amended tax return. A 1040X. If you hired someone to do your initial return, you will have to pay the fees for an amended. Also, it will have to be a paper return, not e-filed.

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