Can I e-file my 2018 tax return before I amend my already e-filed 2017 tax return?

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June 7, 2019
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When working on my 2018 tax return, TT prompted me to amend my 2017 tax return because I received a 2018 Form 1099-R. Do I need to amend the 2017 tax return and wait until it is accepted by IRS in order to file my 2018 tax return? Or can I file my 2018 tax return right after I process the amendment to 2017 tax return? Thank you.

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Best answer by DanaB27

You can file your 2018 before you amend your 2017 return. Please see this FAQ on how to amend your 2017 return:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6603004

[Edit 3/13/2020 | 3:10 PST]

DanaB27

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You can file your 2018 before you amend your 2017 return. Please see this FAQ on how to amend your 2017 return:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6603004

[Edit 3/13/2020 | 3:10 PST]

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mimakokyAuthor

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Dana, I ran into another problem while amending the 2017 return. When it asks me what part I need to amend, I select the 1099-R form. When I go through filling in the information from the form, it asks to input the code into box 7, which is P. However, my 2018 1099-R form says the code P means the "excess contributions plus earnings...taxable in 2017", but when I work in my 2017 tax return copy and select the code P, it says "return of contribution taxable in 2016". It should say 2017 not 2016, is it not true? Should I just leave the code out from box 7?