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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 5:39:45 PM

Can I file taxes again if I have already filed?

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:39:50 PM



https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2566895-what-does-it-mean-to-amend-a-return

  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed?.. 


A 1040X cannot be e-filed.  It must be printed and mailed.  It will take about 3-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  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.

Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:

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-questions


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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:39:46 PM

Why? Did you receive another W-2 or realize there is some income you did not enter when you filed your 2018 return?  Has your first return been accepted?  If so, you have to amend it.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 5:39:47 PM

I had misplace my 2018 W-2 (which I heard could be filed this year) & I found it so I wanted to add it on there, plus I got a 1098-T (I think that’s right) form from my school to be filed & I wanted to add that as well. My previous return has already been accepted & issued.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:39:48 PM

Then see the information about amending, since that is what you need to do.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:39:50 PM



https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2566895-what-does-it-mean-to-amend-a-return

  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed?.. 


A 1040X cannot be e-filed.  It must be printed and mailed.  It will take about 3-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  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.

Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:

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-questions