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Level 2
posted Jan 15, 2020 2:55:11 PM

Did i file my taxes wrong?

Once you already file your taxes can you upgrade on turbotax and have someone look over your return. This year my return is bigger than ever i want to make sure i didnt mess something up. 

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Level 15
Jan 15, 2020 3:27:30 PM

Sorry ... but once you have filed upgrading is not an option.  I would print off a copy of the 2018 & 2019 returns and compare them side by side to see what is different.   Post back here if you have questions.

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Level 15
Jan 15, 2020 3:27:30 PM

Sorry ... but once you have filed upgrading is not an option.  I would print off a copy of the 2018 & 2019 returns and compare them side by side to see what is different.   Post back here if you have questions.

Level 15
Jan 15, 2020 3:53:36 PM

If you were worried about a “too high” refund the time to ask for help was before you filed with a possible mistake. 

Level 2
Jan 15, 2020 5:04:45 PM

I understand that. But i did check all my numbers on w2 and everything was entered correct before i submitted just thought about it afterwards once i spoke with someone else i may have did something wrong because it seems high

Level 2
Jan 15, 2020 5:08:03 PM

Ok thanks. I did check all my number in entered for my w2 and it was all entered correct. My income increased alot this year compared to last and also my daughter was born so im claiming myself and my 2 kids. I also always claim 0 to have max coming out though out the year. Just total between fed and state its 12,100. 

Level 15
Jan 16, 2020 6:15:53 AM

Ok ... compare it to last year ... you had another child so that is an increase of $2000 in the CTC  and the withholding % should have also gone up due to the raise.  I bet if you check you can find the increase of refund between just those 2 items. 

Level 15
Jan 16, 2020 6:22:41 AM

And look at your child-related credits on your Form 1040's

 

Look at your

2018

tax return to see the child-related /dependent credits you received:

Child tax credit line 12a

Additional Child Tax Credit line 17b   (schedule 8812)

Credit for Other Dependents line 12a

Earned Income Credit (EIC) line 17a

Child and Dependent Care Credit line 12     (comes from Schedule 3 Form 2441)

 

 

 

Look at your

2019

Form 1040 to see the child-child-related credits you received

 

Child Tax Credit line 13a

Credit for Other Dependents line 13a

Earned Income Credit line 18a

Additional Child Tax Credit line 18b

Child and Dependent Care Credit line 18d

 

Expert Alumni
Feb 10, 2020 12:37:38 PM

Here's help for checking your e-file status:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/how-do-i-check-my-e-file-status/01/25538#M91

 

For further assistance, please contact Customer Support.

In this forum, we do not have access to your account information and are not able to see your returns.

 

 https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300041

New Member
Feb 26, 2020 2:51:41 PM

I would like to know if I finish my file application ?

Level 15
Feb 26, 2020 2:54:33 PM
New Member
Apr 12, 2020 4:36:10 PM

Re: My taxes where done wrong by Turbo tax, The military and annuities where not on the 1040-SR

What do I do now?

Level 15
Apr 12, 2020 4:39:26 PM


@Ken161 wrote:

Re: My taxes where done wrong by Turbo tax, The military and annuities where not on the 1040-SR

What do I do now?


You had to enter the Form 1099-R that you received in the proper section of the software program.  Retirement and Annuity income is shown on your Form 1040 Line 4c with the taxable amount on Line 4d

 

Did you file your 2019 tax return and has it been accepted?  If so, then you will have to amend your tax return if the Form 1099-R was not entered correctly.

 

To enter, edit or delete a form 1099-R -

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
  • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
  • Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
  • On IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R), click the start or update button

Or enter 1099-r in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to 1099-R

New Member
May 17, 2020 11:48:49 AM

My taxes were done wrong they didn’t put in my wages for 2019

Employee Tax Expert
May 18, 2020 2:12:37 PM

It depends.

 

I'm not sure who didn't put your wages in, but if you have another W-2 form with wages that were not reported on your tax return and you have already filed, you will need to filed an amended return.

 

See the following link for instructions on how to amend your return if you have already filed and your return was accepted.  Please note you will need to mail in your amended return.

 

How to amend my return

 

If you have not filed your return yet, you can simply follow the steps below to enter your W-2.

 

Go to the Federal section of the program. 

  1. Select Income & Expenses
  2. Select Job (W-2)
  3. Click Edit/Add to the right of the Job (W-2) 
  4. The next page will have boxes that say "Add a W-2 for...Select the appropriate taxpayer and enter the information for each W-2. 

 

 

 

New Member
Feb 7, 2021 12:45:05 PM

I just submitted my tax return and am sure I made a mistake after I looked at it.  How do I correct it?

Level 15
Feb 7, 2021 12:46:37 PM


@SophiTucker1 wrote:

I just submitted my tax return and am sure I made a mistake after I looked at it.  How do I correct it?


Once a tax return has been filed it cannot be changed, canceled or retrieved


You will have to wait for the IRS to start accepting or rejecting 2020 tax returns on February 12, 2021
If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again.
If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS, it cannot be e-filed. The IRS will take up to 16 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.


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

New Member
Mar 19, 2021 6:42:51 AM

Haven’t received my tax refund. It never take this long . Did I do something wrong 

Level 15
Mar 19, 2021 6:47:01 AM

@Luismills1

 

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.   Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic.  The IRS is backlogged —-they are still trying to process millions of 2019 returns; they received millions of e-filed on the day they opened for 2020 returns, and now they are burdened with sending out another round of stimulus checks.   

 

 

Some delays are resulting from incorrect amounts that folks entered for stimulus checks they received.   Many people have been confused by the recovery rebate credit and completed it incorrectly.  The IRS may delay your refund while they cross-check to see what you received.

 

 

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

 

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 34of your 2020 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried