I am trying to file an amended 2021 return using the desktop version. Everything looks good, but when I try to transmit, it says my signature date is invalid, and that the date needs to be between 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2022. Obviously I am trying to file today, 4/7/2023. Is there anyway around this? How do I submit electronically? I would prefer not to submit paper.
Have the same problem. Any answers from Turbotax appreciated.
You are trying to e-file a return that cannot be e-filed. Your amended 2021 return has to be filed by mail. Print it, sign and date it in ink, and mail it in. Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it. Do not expect quick results from an amended return.
You can watch for information here:
https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1
So to clarify - can you ever efile an amended return? Or can you only do it for a return from the same year (i.e., efile an amended return for the 2022 tax year during the 2023 calendar year)?
A 2022 amended return can be e-filed if the original 2022 return was e-filed. But e-filing is closed for 2021. Only some tax professionals with professional tax software can e-file amended returns for earlier years. It cannot be done using do-it-yourself TurboTax software.