Amend taxes

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February 7, 2023
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I’m trying to amend my taxes in turbo tax but it’s saying “this section will be ready February 16th.” When that day comes can I amend them or do I have to print out 1040 form and mail it in

xmasbaby0

Level 15

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner. The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.” The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.

If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally. You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself. Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

The Form 1040X you need will not be available until late February.

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Opus 17

Level 15

Amended returns can usually be e-filed, depending on the circumstances.

However, don't jump to amend on February 9. Wait until your first tax return is fully processed and any refund fully paid.

fanfare

Level 15

Amended returns can be e-Filed IF you e-Filed 1040 with TurboTax and it was ACCEPTED

and it is not after October 15.

BonusmommaAuthor

Level 2

Thank you

parent claimed child when she wasn’t supposed to so she is trying to amend her taxes and it’s saying she can’t until February 16th. She E filed and I think received her tax return already

Cynthiad66

Level 14

Thank you for that catch. I read the thread as if the original poster was the person waiting to be able to claim the dependent.

You are correct, the person that originally claimed the child can amend electronically if they used TurboTax to originally file. That will be around the end of February.

The other person that wants to claim the dependent will not be able to e-file. I would attach a written explanation so that the person receiving the return will have a clear idea of what the issue is and be able to manually make the adjustment without trying to figure out the issue.

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Cynthiad66

Level 14

Thank you for that catch. I read the thread as if the original poster was the person waiting to be able to claim the dependent.

You are correct, the person that originally claimed the child can amend electronically if they used TurboTax to originally file. That will be around the end of February.

@Opus 17 @Bonusmomma

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