Turbotax desktop CD download doesn't let you e-file amended returns?

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
July 11, 2025
11 replies
53 views

Is it true that Turbotax desktop CD download doesn't let you e-file amended returns? Both federal and state returns. Original returns were e-filed using the software.

TurboTax Home & Biz Windows

xmasbaby0

Level 15

If you are referring to a 2024 return, an amended 2024 return can be e-filed if you successfully e-filed the original return. A past year amended return must be filed by mail; you cannot e-file a past year amended return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

dc20222023Author

Level 4

For 2022, 2023. That's sad. because what's the chance that we need to amend the same year's return that we just filed a few days ago.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

And...you do realize that the only way to file those original 2022 and 2023 returns that you say you "just filed" was by mail? You cannot e-file any kind of past year return. E-filing is permanently closed for all tax years except 2024 for users of TurboTax.

Did you use the desktop download software for each of them ----the software for 2022 and for 2023?

The only way to file returns for 2022 or 2023 is to print them, sign and date them in ink, and mail them.

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 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.