How do I amend my taxes

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January 11, 2023
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I meant to file my 2019 taxes but I accidentally did it under the year 2020. So I just need to change the year

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

So you filed your 2019 return using the 2020 program? You can't just change the year. Did it get filed as a 2020 return? You need to amend that return and change it to be for your real 2020 return. Or did you also file your 2020 return? OR did you mean you just used the 2022 Online version?

Then you need to still need to file an original 2019 return. To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products
You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

If you want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand. Here are some basic forms…..

Here is the IRS 2019 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2019.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2019.pdf

And 2019 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2019.pdf

2019 Tax and EIC Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2019.pdf

Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2019.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2019.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2019.pdf

You have to print and mail prior year returns. 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 received the return. Don’t forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.

rjs

Level 15

Did you actually file the tax return for the incorrect year, or did you prepare it but not file it yet? To file a 2019 or 2020 tax return you would have had to mail it to the IRS. Did you mail the tax return for the incorrect year?

When did you do this tax return for the incorrect year?

The tag below your question says you are using TurboTax Online. But you cannot have recently filed a 2019 or 2020 tax return with TurboTax Online. What software did you use for the 2019/2020 tax return?