Amended return for 2018. I have completed the data, but TurboTax won't let me file it (it says federal return already filed).

[duluthian]

I completed my initial 2018 fed and e-filed it.  Two hours later an additional 1099-R arrived in the mail.  So I immediately started and completed an "amended return."  Now TurboTax just sits there and says I've already filed.  Need a little help here.  TIA

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

You did not amend the tax return.  You added the 1099-R to your original return and the return cannot be e-filed again.  Remove your changes and wait for the the federal amended tax return, Form 1040X, to be available and wait for the tax refund to be issued before amending.  Amended tax returns can only be printed, signed, dated and mailed to the IRS by you, they cannot be e-filed.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed

Amend a return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2566895-what-does-it-mean-to-amend-a-return

[duluthian]

Thanks for the quick reply.  Do you know how ~I~will~know~ when the Form 1040X will be available?  Will TurboTax send out a notification?  Do I just keep periodically trying to create an amended return?  TIA.

[DoninGA]

The IRS Form 1040X is estimated to be available on 02/14/2019.  See this TurboTax website for IRS forms availability - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://care-cdn.prodsupportsite.a.intuit.com/forms-availability/turbotax_fed_online_individual.html...>