2022 Amended Tax Return - Assistance Needed - 2022 TT file is 100% Corrupt

[User10sm]

2022 Amended Tax Return

2022 Taxes were filed using TT Software. Unfortunately, the only non corrupt file I have is a copy of my 2022 TT PDF (full copy). My 2022.tx file is corrupt and I can not get it to work.

What is the best way to file an amended tax for using Turbo Tax when my 2022.tax file is corrupt?

Note - I have already looked online several places for this answer. I do not have a “online backup” copy as I have logged into my TT account and there is not a 2022.tax copy online anywhere.

Please help. I am also very happy to start from the very beginning in refiling my 2022 taxes. My question there would be do I then use TT 2023 or TT 2022 software to do so? 

Any additional details / steps upon answering this question would also be very very helpful! 

[VolvoGirl]

You need to use the 2022 Desktop program.  If you don't have the original Turbo Tax  .tax file you have to first recreate the actual wrong original return.  You can use the Forms Mode.  Then when it matches each line that you really filed you have to tell Turbo Tax you will mail it so it thinks it was filed.  Then you can amend it.  You will have to print and mail amended returns.

If you don't see a button for Need to Amend a Filed Return? on your home screen then you can get to it here. Go to:
Federal Taxes -or- Personal (for H&B)
Other Tax Situations
last section, Other Tax Forms
Amend A Return - Click the Start or Update button