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February 24, 2021
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  • February 24, 2021
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I only just e-filed my 2020 taxes. Looking everything over, though, I realized I forgot to include our Social Security benefits! Is there a way to pause the acceptance process so I can substitute our corrected 1040?

    Best answer by DoninGA

    Once the tax return has been filed it cannot be canceled, changed or retrieved.

     

    If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again.
    If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 16 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.


    Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.


    See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577

    The IRS Form 1040-X for amending a 2020 tax return is scheduled to be available on 03/25/2021 (subject to change)

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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15Answer
    Level 15
    February 24, 2021

    Once the tax return has been filed it cannot be canceled, changed or retrieved.

     

    If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again.
    If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 16 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.


    Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.


    See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577

    The IRS Form 1040-X for amending a 2020 tax return is scheduled to be available on 03/25/2021 (subject to change)

    Level 2
    February 24, 2021

    Thank you for confirming what I already suspected/knew! I appreciate your prompt reply.