Electronically filing 1040X.

The IRS on May 28 announced that they will allow e-filing of 1040X forms this summer.  Right now there is no date for when that will start.  Also, the tax software would need to update their software once the IRS gives a date.

he new electronic filing option will provide the IRS with more complete and accurate data in an easily readable format to enable customer service representatives to answer taxpayers' questions. Taxpayers can still use the "Where's My Amended Return?" online tool to check the status of their electronically-filed 1040-X.

When the electronic filing option becomes available, only tax year 2019 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR returns can be amended electronically. In general, taxpayers will still have the option to submit a paper version of the Form 1040-X and should follow the instructions for preparing and submitting the paper form. Additional enhancements are planned for the future.

Is there a status of when the software will be updated with 1040x electronically filing?

@lingla So far there is no information about when TurboTax will allow e-filing of an amended return.

I just got an email that IRS will officially begin processing efiled 1040X's on August 17.  If turbotax is ready that is another story

@exempt5   Where did that email come from?  The IRS has not announced anything further about e-filing amended returns since the release of the news on May 28:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-form-1040-x-electronic-filing-options-coming-this-summer-major-milestone-reached-for-electronic-returns

When the IRS finally allows e-filing, then all the programmers have to get the software ready for that and the IRS puts the software through an approval process.  So if you are expecting to e-file a Form 1040X any time soon, you will actually be waiting quite awhile.  Professional tax software will likely be ready to accommodate e-filing amended returns before any of the "do-it-yourself" software programs will be able to.

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/electronic-filing-e-file/amended-returns/amended-returns

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/individual/help/e-filing-form-1040x-amended-individual-return/00/5325

@exempt5

https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/modernized-e-file-mef-status

1040-x are being accepted in the efile program effective 8/17/20

Interesting....but that does not mean you will be able to amend and e-file a 1040X any time soon using TurboTax.  Sorry.  If you need to amend now, your only way to do it yourself is to print, sign and mail it.  It usually takes the IRS about four months to process an amended return.  Due to the pandemic-related backlog, it is currently taking much longer.  If you amend now, you can expect it to take around six months and be pleasantly surprised if it takes less.

My professional program just put out a notification today saying the IRS will start accepting amended returns on 8/17  and that the program is ready to handle that situation ... will be interesting to see how fast DIY programs get on board.  

There are some restrictions ... here is the email announcement from DRAKE : 

• To e-file Form 1040-X, the 2019 tax return must have been e-filed.
• At present, if the amended return has a balance due, an electronic payment (PMT screen) must be submitted with the e-filed amended return. The option to mail the balance due payment will be available in an upcoming software release.
• Paper check is the only method for receiving a refund - the IRS does not currently offer direct deposit of refunds for amended returns.
• EIP (simple) returns that were filed for purposes of receiving a stimulus payment cannot be amended on paper or through e-file using Form 1040-X. To file an actual return after filing an EIP return, you must paper file the completed 1040/1040-SR with the literal "Amended EIP Return" printed at the top of the form. For more information, see KB article 16797: EIP - Amending to File Form 1040 or 1040-SR.

Thanks - the IRS site provided the status information I needed.  I originally looked at the general IRS site for refund status and that site did not include the Amended Return

Electronically filing 1040X. Using CD/Download Premier I submitted 2019 1040X today  Intuit said the efiling for 2019 closed last October. So much for prior year 1040x.

The 2020 amended returns will not be accepted until 3/25 at the earliest ... so you can either wait and try to efile  OR   print, ink sign and mail in the return.  

I tried to e-file an amended 2019 Federal return today and got the same date error I've been getting for months. Today was supposed to be the day the IRS accepted amended returns. Did that change?

Thanks.

I doubt they know. It says it is supposed to be out now on the 26th (today). I have a feeling it will be the same for tomorrow. When i filed originally the automatix w2 thing wasnt working so i manually entered and somehow it registered that i had entered $10,000.00 more than I had actually earned. 

I tried to efile amendment 1040x today too and received the same error.  looks to be that turbotax is not yet ready to e-file any amended taxes yet.

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thank you for the info HeatherPLO.  I had found the forms for admending taxes, 1040-x.  that wasn't the issue.  the issue was electronically filing these tax amendment forms, 1040-x after I had already electronically filed my tax return.  The IRS allows for electronically filing the amended tax form 1040-x starting in 2019.  however I don't think TurboTax has been able to efile any amendment forms after taxes has been efiled.  If you have please let me know as what you sent did not rectify the issue.  thank you

Due to the passing of the American Rescue Plan, there is a delay with the ability to amend returns. Please see the below TurboTax Help Article for more details and a link to sign up for an update when the amend option is available. 

Why can't I amend my return?

@Chris26Alisa

Do I need to have one of the paid versions of Turbo Tax in order to submit a 2019 1040X electronically.  The software is not giving me a submit option

Only the current year (2020) 1040-X can be e-filed. Previous year's amended returns must be printed and mailed. Please see the below TurboTax Help Article for more information:

Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?

@rnmichalek0521

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040x

I did not file in  year 2019, however I did use 1040SR for year 2020 . Your wording is confusing. Is it either or referring to filing in 2019 and 1040 SR?