Can I file my amended 2019 tax return electronically via TurboTax? I mailed my amended return in June. IRS still hasn't received it. Can I resubmit electronically now?

[calle629a]

The IRS announced that amended tax returns can be submitted as of August 2020. Can I cancel my amended return and submit a new amended return to submit electronically?

[xmasbaby0]

No.   For one thing---you already mailed it.  It has been filed.  Sending another one will just confuse the IRS and delay the processing even more.  E-filing is closed right now.  You cannot e-file anything.  E-filing closed at the end of October, and will not re-open until late January when the IRS begins to accept e-filed 2020 returns.

   The IRS has not been working on mailed returns until very recently---and an amended return could only be filed by mailing it in until late August 2020 when the IRS began to accept e-filed 2019 amended returns.   Under normal circumstances you would be able to see something about your mailed in Form 1040X after about three weeks, but that is not the case right now.  The usual 4 months for processing an amended return is going to take longer.  Sorry.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/irs-mail-trailers-covid/index.html

MAILED RETURNS

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue:  

IRS operational status and alternatives

Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns: Taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider, or IRS Free File. 

We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

 If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

 TurboTax will not know anything about your amended return, and nor will TT know that you put your 1040X  in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site.

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...

[DoninGA]

The IRS is no longer accepting e-filed 2019 amended tax returns.  A 2019 tax return can no longer be e-filed using TurboTax.

Do not send another amended return to the IRS.

Go to this IRS website for the status of an amended tax return - https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

[macuser_22]

No, not a good idea if you already mailed it.    Submitting a 2nd amended return could end up with two returns in the system at the same time which would red flag both and probably delay everything for about a year.    Mailed returns are taking more than 6-7 months to process this year doe to the COVID-19 shutdown and backlog at the IRS.

[calle629a]

Thanks all. I very much appreciated these responses. Super helpful. 

[dacummings3]

BTW, the link you provided does NOT work!! Mailed my amended 2019 tax return 10/6/2020, the site still says nothing on file to wait 16 weeks after mailing. Well its 27 weeks, still says nothing to display. You can't call the IRS, its an endless cycle. I just read you can efile 2019 amended but can't figure out how to do that. Anyone know what to do next????

[Irene2805]

Unfortunately, TurboTax only supports e-filing for amended 2020 returns.  If the IRS has started processing your amended return you can check the status by clicking this link:   Where's my amended return?

Here are some additional resources you can try:

1. Contact a local IRS office.  Click this link for contact information:  Contact Your Local IRS Office
    
2. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), which is an independent organization within the IRS. Click this link  Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

@dacummings3