Federal tax was already e-filed then the federal government changed the rules on the tax for unemployment.

[janetwalther]

Turbo Tax said the federal tax might have to be amended because of the tax break for unemployment.  When I went back into taxes, Turbo Tax had changed the forms to not tax unemployment with a different refund.  Turbo Tax is now asking to e-file again but it doesn't say it's an amended tax.  It looks like I'm filing it for a second time. Should I go ahead and file again?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

You cannot e-file a tax return again once the original tax return has been e-filed and accepted by the IRS.  Only the amended tax return, Form 1040-X, can be filed.

The IRS requests that you do NOT amend the 2020 tax return for the unemployment compensation exclusion.

IRS website for statement - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/new-exclusion-of-up-to-10200-of-unemployment-compensation

If you have already filed your 2020 Form 1040 or 1040-SR, you should not file an amended return at this time. The IRS will issue additional guidance as soon as possible.