E-Filing is Closed for 2023 1040-X?

[Inugasuki]

I am trying to amend 2023 Form 1040.  Is it too late to e-file Form 1040-X for 2023?  I get a message: E-filing is Closed for the Season, You can File by Mail.

Thank you.

[Bsch4477]

Mail your return. 

[Inugasuki]

I am not able to e-file because the IRS's e-filing system is now closed for 2023 returns?  If I wait until later January of next year, will I be able to e-file?  

I understand: The 1040-X follows typical e-file availability rules, where the current year and two prior can be filed electronically.

Thanks again!

[Mike9241]

see this Turbotax webpage

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/e-file-1040x-amend-return/L9t... 

[Inugasuki]

I would like to know if I wait until next January, I can e-file 2023 Form 1040X.

Thank you.

[xmasbaby0]

@Inugasuki No.   Waiting until January will not enable you to e-file a past year amended return.  The only way to file your amended 2023 return is by mail.   Print, sign and date it, and mail it in.   Use a mailing service such as certified mail so you will know the IRS received it, since you will have a long wait.

Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.  

You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

[Inugasuki]

Thank you.

So TurboTax doesn't support e-filing amended returns after the extended due date of the original return (i.e., October 15th) even thought the IRS accepts e-filing for two prior years?  I would like to know for my future reference.

Thanks again.

[xmasbaby0]

Only certain paid tax pros  using professional tax software can e-file past year amended returns. You cannot e-file an amended return that you prepared yourself using TurboTax.  Your 1040X must be printed, signed and dated in ink, and then you need to mail it in.  Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it, since you will have a long wait for it to be processed.