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Level 1
February 1, 2022
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How can i fix my 2020 returns? i claimed my niece by mistake thinking i supported her for the year but when i did the numbers it was my brother and he claimed her.

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now im having problems trying to remove her from my 2020 tax year and i cant file so im basically stuck at the moment and dont know what to do

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Level 2
February 1, 2022

On your return, go to the personal tab. You should be able to remove/edit the dependents.

Level 15
February 1, 2022

Please explain.   It is impossible now to e-file a 2020 return.  E-filing is closed permanently for 2020.   The only way you will be able to file a 2020 return is by mail.

 

Did you file a 2020 return that was accepted last year?  If so, then you have to amend it to remove that dependent in My Info.   Then you MAIL the Form 1040X.

 

If you are still just trying to "fix" a messed up 2020 return that was rejected last year, you approach it differently:

 

You will be able to access the return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it.   But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.

 

Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2020 returns is now permanently closed.  Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2020 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac  (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online

If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.

They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday-Friday.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number

 

 

If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late.  If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe.  Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.

 

 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

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