If I amend my 2019 return to update my filing status from dependent to single, do I also need to edit my deductions section on my 1040X?

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December 17, 2020
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On my 2019 return I said I was able to be claimed and later found out my parents couldn't claim me. I'm now amending my filing status and need to know if that's the only item I'll need to update on my 1040X, or if I'll also need to update the Standard Deduction section or if this comes after I've updated the IRS about my filing status. Thanks so much!!

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rjs

Level 15

TurboTax should automatically update the standard deduction. Check line 2 on the 1040-X to make sure it has been adjusted.

You are not changing your filing status. Your filing status is single, whether or not you can be claimed as a dependent. You are only changing whether you can be claimed as a dependent. That's a separate question from filing status.

aguinn0811Author

Level 2

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your help! All 3 columns across line 2 are blank and my refund is showing the same amount as my original return. Does this mean I need to re-amend and print before mailing?

Critter-3

Level 15

Review column A...are the amounts from the original return correct? There should have been some amount on line 2 from the original return... what was the amount on line 12 of the original 1040?