Can't eFile 2019 amended tax return (1040x)

[Crewski4]

I eFiled my 2019 taxes via TurboTax.  I realized that I forgot something rather important and am trying to amend my return with a 1040X.  I'm running into 2 issues with TurboTax 2019 Premiere:

1. I can't put the "today's date" as 2021.  It will only accept dates between 1/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
2. It won't let me eFile my 1040X.  I know that beginning with 2019 taxes the IRS is allowing eFiling of the 1040X, but it doesn't seem to work.  Is there a certain date I have to wait in order to eFile?

Thanks for the help.

[rjs]

You can't e-file anything right now. The IRS e-file system is completely shut down to prepare for 2020 tax returns. They have not yet announced a date when e-filing will resume. It would usually be sometime in late January, but there have been a lot of last-minute changes in the tax law this year so the IRS still has some work to do on revised forms and instructions.

[KPCON]

and updated info on date? Would rather efile federal 1040x then mail.

[rjs]

IRS e-file for 2020 tax returns is now scheduled to begin on February 12. I assume that you will also be able to e-file a 2019 amended return beginning on that date, although they did not say that explicitly.

[ILtaxpayer]

@rjs-- thanks for your help.  I'm in the same boat as the original poster.  Trying to efile 2019 1040X before doing 2020

[jjjooe]

I am in the same boat. I have e-filed my 2020 taxes before e-filing the 1040X for my 2019 taxes...

[jwmowich]

It's February 12. Has anyone been able to efile a 2019 amended return?  TurboxTax or other way?

Thanks.

[chslas]

I have the same problem, and was told 2/12 /2021 was the date, but didn't work for me today!

If a correct date is found please post, I am waiting to efile my 1040X.

[DoninGA]

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@chslas wrote:

I have the same problem, and was told 2/12 /2021 was the date, but didn't work for me today!

If a correct date is found please post, I am waiting to efile my 1040X.

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Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.

See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577

The 2020 IRS Form 1040-X is scheduled to be available on 02/26/2021 (subject to change)

[chslas]

I used the date I signed my original filing, I don't know if that is correct, but it stopped the error, still couldn't efile.

[aufderha3]

Any updates on a fix for this?  E-filing is being accepted by the IRS.  I've submitted my 2020 taxes, but 2019 amended is still stuck in the endless loop of asking for a date before 12/31/2020. 

[Crewski4]

Still can’t eFile here either. I’ve been putting 12/31/20 for the date. Waiting until the 2020 1040x for is available, maybe it’ll work then.

[Bdon888]

I also have the same issue.  I can't efile my 2019 1040x.   I can efile state but not federal 2019 amendment.

[fanfare]

TurboTax has not opened Form 1040-X yet.

You have to wait for that to happen.

[Bdon888]

Thanks!   Even for the 2019 1040-x?   Do they close it and reopen again every new tax year (currently 2020)?