Do not see a way to amend 2020 tax return

[ArjunShivakumar]

I used Turbotax online to free file my 2020 tax return. I made a mistake while answering the Q 'Can someone claim you as a dependent'. Instead of saying No, I responded with a Yes.

In my turbotax account I do not see a way to amend the return though the help topic 'How do I amend my 2020 TurboTax Online return?' says I should see one in 'Your tax return & documents' section.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

 You cannot amend a tax return that was just accepted.   You have to wait for it to be processed by the IRS.  Trying to send in an amended return while they are still processing the original return could confuse things and delay your refund for months.

Do not try to change anything on your return now.  When you amend, your Form 1040X has to be prepared from the return exactly the way it looked when you filed it originally.   You have to wait.   Once your return has been processed you will complete a Form 1040X   --- which is not yet available --- and submit it to amend the mistakes made when you filed your original return. It takes the IRS at least four months to process an amended return.

The 2020 Form 1040X does not become available until the end of February 2020 (subject to change).

[ArjunShivakumar]

Thanks for the prompt and detailed response.

I assume once form 1040X becomes available, the option will show up in turbotax to amend the return.

[Kdrury360]

When will the 1040 be available? 

[JohnB5677]

I do not have a specific date; however, here is how you can confirm if its available.

TurboTax Online

1. Sign in to TurboTax.
2. Scroll down to Your tax returns and documents, select 2020, then Amend (change) your return.
   1. If you only see the option to amend 2019 or earlier, it's because you can't amend an unfiled 2020 return. Instead, select Pick up where you left off so you can make any changes before you file.
3. Carefully follow the instructions. Don't worry if your refund changes to $0. This is normal for amended returns.

How do I amend my 2020 return? (intuit.com)

[sillsgay]

please tell me very explicitly and simply how I get to the amend 2020 tax return page.  thanks 

[sillsgay]

the return has been accepted. I received my refund already.  but I need to amend it.  I forgot to include a W-2

[DoninGA]

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@sillsgay wrote:

the return has been accepted. I received my refund already.  but I need to amend it.  I forgot to include a W-2

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An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 16 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.

See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-return/01/27439

[gomba108]

I was told by the IRS to file an amendment to 2020 tax return because I did not get the second stimulus relief check. How do I get a 1040X  form to fill out or is there another way? Would like to think I can do it online with your software

Gomba108

[DoninGA]

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@gomba108 wrote:

I was told by the IRS to file an amendment to 2020 tax return because I did not get the second stimulus relief check. How do I get a 1040X  form to fill out or is there another way? Would like to think I can do it online with your software

Gomba108

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When you were completing the 2020 federal tax return using TurboTax, you were asked specifically in the Federal Review portion of the program, assuming you were eligible, if you received both the first and second stimulus payment.  If you did NOT receive the second payment you should have indicated NO and entered a 0 for the amount received. 

That would have meant there would have been a $600 Recovery Rebate Credit entered on the federal tax return, Form 1040, on Line 30.  The Credit would have been included in the federal tax refund or it would have reduced the amount of federal taxes owed.

Look at your Form 1040 Line 30, is there an amount entered?