1040X, when will it be available, really

[eklarsen]

I filed and my return was accepted, I then later submitted my childs return and it was rejected due to me incorrectly claiming them as a dependent. They had a 2nd W2 come in I wasn't aware of which increased their earnings. 

IRS wont except their return electronically because of this... Should I file theirs manually, then amend mine when it is available or wait for 1040X to amend then file theirs electronically?

technically I think my childs is considered filed on time due to a rejection.

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Do not try to change anything on your return now.  When you amend, your Form 1040X has to be prepared from the return exactly the way it looked when you filed it originally.   You have to wait.   Once your return has been processed you will complete a Form 1040X   --- which is not yet available --- and submit it to amend the mistakes made when you filed your original return. It takes the IRS at least four months to process an amended return.

The Form 1040X you need is under revision and is not ready yet.  The Form 1040X does not become available in the software until March 18 (subject to change).

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/new-information-for-form-1040-x-filers

If one of your returns is being rejected because of this confusion, the return that is being rejected can only be filed by mail.   There is no reason to try and wait out the amendment process.  It will take the IRS 4-6 months to process the amended return.   The return that needs to be mailed can be mailed at any time.

MAILED RETURNS

 It can take 3-4 weeks for anything to show up on the IRS site when you mail a tax return.

If  you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

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. 

TurboTax will not know anything about your mailed return, and will continue to show “Ready to Mail” on your account.  TurboTax will not know that you put your tax return in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site. https://www.irs.gov/refunds

State returns have to be mailed to the state.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund