amending tax filing status

[maria mrosoo]

I need to amend my 2023 tax transcript returns to change my filing status from single to married filing separately. The prepare who file my original return want to charge $200 for this amendment and mentioned it can only be mailed which may also delay my process, So I will prefer to handle it myself to save the cost and time 

- Am not sure of what software to purchase as am not sure which one did, he use to file my tax?

- since I did not file the original return myself, how can I retrieve the necessary information into the new software?

[xmasbaby0]

CAN I USE TURBOTAX TO AMEND IF THE RETURN WAS PREPARED SOMEWHERE ELSE?

If you did not use TurboTax to prepare your tax return, it is possible to amend the return using TurboTax but it will really be a pain.  It would be better to use the software or service used to file originally.  If a paid preparer made a mistake on your tax return, that tax preparer should do the amended return for you at no charge.

In order to use TurboTax to amend your return, you need to purchase the desktop software for the tax year and re-create the return EXACTLY as it appeared when it was filed with the IRS/states.  Every line has to be the same.  Then you have to "trick" the software into thinking you filed by saying you will mail the return. (but do not mail it)   AFTER that, you use the software to prepare a Form 1040X, which has to be printed, signed and mailed to the IRS.  It takes the IRS about 4-6  months to process an amended return

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.