Does anyone know when the option to Amend our tax returns will be available with Turbo Tax for 2019? All it tells me as I check everyday, is to check late February. When is that? The last week of the month? (And YES my return was accepted by both Federal and State. In fact, I have already received my Federal return).
The ability to amend 2019 will be active on 02/26/2020. Here's the link to assist you with amending a 2019 return: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577#M62
I just logged into my account and when I click 2019, it tells me that option is not available, to check back in late February.
This is what I see when I look at my account:
Amending is for adding new tax forms or making changes to your tax return. Not sure?
We'll help you get this done! You can amend your return using either Turbo Tax Online (recommended) or Turbo Tax CD/download.
Amending on Turbo Tax Online is not available for 2019 yet. Check back in late February.
It will be available to print in late February because you have to mail in an amended return.
Please review the following article for more information.
How do I amend my 2019 TurboTax Online return? - Community
This article has a list of forms and their availability.
Ok thank you! I knew I was going to have to mail it in, but I just wanted to know when the option to fill it out on Turbo Tax would be available.
I have the desktop version of 2019 TurboTax. When will that software be updated to include an amending returns option?
It is currently scheduled for February 26, 2020 but that is subject to change. Please see the below TurboTax FAQ for more information on IRS Forms Availability:
Never mind.
I found the answer on the "Other Tax Situations" tab, under "Other Tax Forms".
can you amend on the desktop or cd version of turbotax for 2019?
If you used the TurboTax CD/download product, sign back into your return and select “Amend a filed return.” You must file a separate Form 1040X for each tax return you are amending.
Please click How to Correct Federal Tax Returns to learn more.
I read that you have to mail in an amended return. Then why does the IRS website have a way to pay on an amended return if you owe?
BEWARE!!! I tried to amend a return I just filed because I got an amended 1099-INT. The first thing TT did after selecting my tax file was say I owned $25 before I amended anything. That number should be $0. I called TT and after 7 hours of talking to various people who really don't understand what is happening or how TT works I was repeatedly disconnected when they got stumped. I talked to 5 or 6 people who appear to be TT technicians (push this button or that button). I pursued the problem further on my own and found that the amended 1040-X return (without amending anything) changed my reported income by $95 and tried to change it to what I originally reported on my filed 1040. It then calculated an erroneous original refund (not what I reported) and tried to correct that by saying I owed another $25. LOOKS LIKE A BUG IN THE PROGRAM! Wish I could talk to someone at TT who understands how it is supposed to work so we can have an intelligent discussion about what is going on and correct it.
Have you tried contacting our customer service directly? Please reach out to us here:
i had prepared the amendment for my 2019 tax return with Turbo Tax online, and submitted a paper 1040X and sent via mail to IRS in July 2020. I am yet to get an update from IRS or even an acknowledgement. when i enquire on their hotline, i get a standard response that 'there is no update available'. i am wondering if i can use Turbo Tax online and efile the same 1040x for 2019. if not possible, should i sent the paper 1040x by mail again to IRS?
Until your amended return is processed by the IRS, you may see there's "no record found." That actually means the return's still being processed. Your amended return can remain in this status for several days or even longer, especially with the IRS filing delay and backlog this tax season.
Please check the IRS article Where's My Amended Return? for updates.
Thanks. Its been close to 8 months since the amended return was mailed to IRS...thats way beyond the 16 weeks that IRS typically takes to process. Is it possible for me to efile the same 1040X using TurboTax online?
Yes, you are able to e-file 2019 federal tax returns, you can e-file your 1040X. However, since you already mailed your 1040X, you cannot efile it. You would need to contact the IRS for the status of your amended return. Their phone number is 800-829-1040. When calling, be sure to have the following:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/irs/help/what-do-i-need-if-i-call-the-irs/00/27378
Thanks. I cant seem to get to an agent at IRS who can respond to my query. I get walked through the automated options and get the same message: 'my amended tax records are not currently available'. would you know the options i need to select to get to an agent I can speak to? Thanks again for your help.
Please use the following prompts to contact the IRS.
You can call them at 1-800-829-1040. There is a high call volume.
When calling the IRS do NOT choose Option 1.
Choose Option 2 after you choose the language.
Then Press 1
Then Press 4
Then Press 2, it will then transfer you to an agent.
Here's a link to a help article. How do I contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS...
Thank you. Minor edit to your instructions below.
Then Press 1
Then Press 4 . 3
Then Press 2, it will then transfer you to an agent.
I want to efile my 2019 amended return that I used the CD to prepare. How do I do that?
A tax preparer told me that with Covid that the IRS is very behind with paper returns from 2019. Not recommended to send in paper returns
@CAS77 Please see the TurboTax FAQ below for instructions on how to Amend a prior year tax return: