Desktop version 2024 - can't efile an amended return

[gigihanna]

I e-filed my 2024 return using desktop version. After a late arriving 1099INT I went through the "amend a return" flow (after my return was accepted by the IRS). After making the amendment, I got to the e-filing screens but was stuck in a loop where turbotax was not e-filing my amended return.

After I made the amendment (which requires I pay more tax), when I print the tax return, It shows the prior (unamended version), even though turbotax shows the new/increased tax due, so the printout and turbotax don't match.

So status is: The IRS is due to withdraw the previous wrong amount on April 1st. I can't efile an amendment to correct this.

[BrittanyS]

Can you clarify if you filed your 2024 return with TurboTax?  Depending on the type of return you have will determine if you e-file the amended return.  Is the version you are printing showing as the 1040X with the correct amended information?

[VolvoGirl]

You first might have to tell the program it was filed. If you efiled you have to check the filing status inside the program. Open your return and go up to menu item

File > Electronic Filing > Check Electronic Filing Status

Then save your return with the status. Go to File-Save. Oh and be sure to save your original return with another name so the amended return doesn't overwrite it and you can start over if it gets messed up.

And you should get a 1040X for the amended return.  Ignore any 1040V voucher that prints out and the new 1040. Those are what your return would have been if you had not needed to amend.

The amended return will only be the difference you get back or need to pay. You can confirm this by printing your amendment and looking at the 1040X. Line 18 should be your original refund amount and line 21 should be your additional refund. If you paid on your original return it will be on line 16 (but don't include any penalty on 1040 line 38). If there is an amount owed with the amendment, it will be on line 20.

And you should probably wait to amend until you get the first refund or pay the Tax Due in case the IRS adjusts your return for something.