1040X shows do not file not final. How long do I have to wait before I can print it and mail it?

[chantel85]

I had to amend my 2025 taxes and I cant e-file so I printed my tax returns and the 1040X says do not file not final in all caps all over the pages. I've been trying to amend for 2 weeks because I do not want to get audited.

[DoninGA]

The IRS does not normally audit a tax return for at least one year after  the tax return has been filed, usually longer.  The odds of being audited by the IRS are extremely small.  The may write you a letter requesting a correction to the tax return that was filed but that is NOT an audit.

The Form 1040-X for amending a 2025 federal tax return is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 03/04/2026

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 20 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 for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-curr...

[xmasbaby0]

The Form 1040X is scheduled to be available on March 4.  The date is subject to change, so check on 3-4 to see if it is ready.   Before that, do not change anything at all on your return.