What to do with mistaken tax return filed?

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I efiled tax return with husband I just realized I forgot click his name for a w2 I submitted and has as my w2 and irs has already accepted it. Will they catch it do I dodo.an amended?

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Yes the IRS will eventually catch that missing w-2 form for that purpose and time fill out the 1040X amended individual income tax return to correct the error on that original filled out and filed 2014 1040 FIT return.
 Go to the www.irs.gov website and use the search box for the 1040X and then choose the instructions (HTML)

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Form-1040X,-Amended-U.S.-Individual-Income-Tax-Return

http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040x/ch02.html#d0e642

Line Instructions 
Calendar or Fiscal Year
Above your name, check the box for the calendar year or enter the other calendar year or fiscal year you are amending.
Lines 1 Through 31—Which Lines To Complete
Before looking at the instructions for specific lines, the following information may point you in the right direction for completing Form 1040X.

•Complete Part III, Explanation of changes.

Hope that you find the above enclosed information useful. 02/16/2015

Anonymous · Answer

The IRS won't catch the missing W-2 for up to 18 months.  You need to amend.

Judy · Answer

If all the numbers are right, it won't change your tax - they'll catch it eventually but it won't be a problem.

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