Amended returns (filings)

If you need to amend a return outside of Gusto, follow the steps in the first dropdown below.

If you're hoping Gusto can help amend a filing, we can only submit an amended filing if:

We did the original quarterly/state filing and;
- Example: If you joined Gusto in Q2 2022 and need to make an adjustment for Q1 2022, we can help adjust the totals on the 2022 annual tax forms, but we cannot amend your Q1 2022 quarterly filings as Gusto did not submit the original filing.
It’s within the current or prior calendar year.
- Example: If it's Q1 2023, we’ll be able to assist with amendments for Q1 2022 through present.

If you’re filing an amendment outside of Gusto, make sure you comply with all IRS or state electronic-filing requirements.

Heads up: Beginning 2024, a company must file electronically with the IRS if they have 10 or more “information returns” (W-2s and 1099s) in a calendar year—this requirement also applies to amendments.

Getting started

Contact your accountant so they can help submit the amendment—if you don't have one, find your perfect match in our Partner Directory.
Click the Taxes & compliance section and select Documents.
Download the filing Gusto submitted.
- Use this as a reference point—you may need to modify certain details for the amendment.
- You can also run a variety of reports in Gusto that may help complete the amendment.
Contact the state agency and ask how to file the amended return.
- Make sure to detail why you're amending return(s) and get personalized guidance.
File the amended return with the applicable agency.
- Important: If penalties and/or interest are assessed as a result of the amendment (adjusted information), the employer is responsible for paying them.

Amend a return with Gusto, and view it once complete

Contact our team with additional detail about the reason for the requested amendment(s)—we'll let you know if Gusto can help. If we can't help, you'll need to amend the return outside of Gusto.

If Gusto needs to amend a return, our team will set expectations with you about when you can expect it to be complete and available in your Gusto account. For specific questions about your amended return, work with the support team member who assisted.

Where to find an amendment completed by Gusto

Head to the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax documents.
Toggle to the Amended returns tab on the page.
- If you don't see the tab, we may not have completed the amendment yet—reach out to the person who was working on the corrections for an updated timeline.
View the amendment(s).