1040-x

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July 10, 2021
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I had e-filed my return with an error and IRS has accepted it on 5/9/21. However, I still didn't get my refund. Today I realized that I claimed a credit for which I am not eligible ( EV lease, fed tax credit only for purchase, I thought I answered Turbotax interview questions correctly) and I need file an amended return. When is the right time to file 1040-x? Should I file immediately or wait for IRS to either give my refund or ask a question? Even the help from Turbotax on this topic is not very clear.

Any help will be appreciated greatly. Thanks in advance.

Best answer by Critter-3

If you efiled the original return with TT then you probably will be able to also efile the amended return but Do NOT file the amended return until the original return is fully processed.

DoninGA

Level 15

An amended return, Form 1040-X, 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 editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-return/01/27439

nmvempatyAuthor

Level 3

Thanks for a very quick response.

You say that "An amended return, Form 1040-X, 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."

However, I have e-filed my original return, so what are my options?

Critter-3Answer

Level 15

If you efiled the original return with TT then you probably will be able to also efile the amended return but Do NOT file the amended return until the original return is fully processed.