Amending Returns for 2019

[TerukoL]

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. 

[aparajita-c]

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?

[EbonyL122824]

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:

• Your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
• Your filing status (Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Joint, or Married Filing Separate)
• Your prior-year tax return (they may ask you questions from it to verify your identity)
• A copy of the tax return you’re calling about
• Any letters they may have sent you
• Paper and pen to take notes—make sure to write down the day you called and the name and ID number of the agent you spoke to, as well as any instructions or deadlines you were given.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/irs/help/what-do-i-need-if-i-call-the-irs/00/27378

[aparajita-c]

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.

[AkinaLO]

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... 

[aparajita-c]

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.  

[CAS77]

I want to efile my 2019 amended return that I used the CD to prepare. How do I do that?

[CAS77]

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

[Cass0317]

@CAS77 Please see the TurboTax FAQ below for instructions on how to Amend a prior year tax return:

How do I amend a prior-year state return?

[CAS77]

If the new amended return is saved as amended does it update the tax file that is sent over to the next year 2020? I want to update the federal and state. You reply was for a state tax amended return. I used the CD.

[Cass0317]

@CAS77 The amended return supersedes the original so the information that should be transferred to your 2020 return will be the amended or updated information. The 1040X does not show it will be available for e-file until 3/25/21.

To amend your 2019 return with the CD/Download Version:

1. Open the return you want to amend in your TurboTax software program.
2. Make sure your return is exactly as it was when you originally filed it.
   • If you made changes after you filed, undo them. We suggest comparing your onscreen numbers with a paper copy of your filed return.
3. Now, make an "amend" copy your return by selecting Save As (Mac: select Duplicate) from the File menu. This preserves the originally-filed return.
   •  Name the copy to distinguish it from the original, like 2019 Amended Smith B Form 1040 Return.
4. You should now be working inside the copy you'll be amending. Inside your program, search for amend and then click the Jump to link.
5. Select Continue on the We'll help you change (amend) your return screen.
6. On the following screen, Did you already file your return? select Yes, I've already filed my return and then select I need to amend my 2019 return. Select Continue and then carefully follow the instructions to amend.
   • Don't worry if your refund meter drops to 0; this is normal. Your calculations will come out correctly in the end.
7. Finish and file your amendment according to the instructions. You can e-file your 2019 amended federal tax return, but most states require amendments to be printed and filed by mail.
8. If e-filing, you’ll review, sign and transmit your federal return. If not, we'll give you instructions to print and mail your amended return.

3 weeks after mailing your amended federal return, you can start tracking it at the IRS Where's My Amended Return? site. Allow at least 16 weeks for the IRS to process your amended return.

Processing times for amended state returns vary from state to state. If it's been more than 12 weeks since you mailed your amended state return, and you haven't heard anything, we suggest you contact your state tax agency.