How can I amend my 2024 tax return using turbo tax if I filed somewhere else?

[Mike9241]

you would need to recreate the original return item for item line for line so it exactly matches. then save it reopen it and click the amened link. Don't know if you can e-file it.

the general advice is to use the preparer that did the original. if it was their error, it should be done for free. if you used another online self-prepare app it would be easier to use it unless the app doesn't provide for amended returns.

[Bsch4477]

If you didn’t file using TurboTax you would be easier to use the program that you used to file to amend.  To use TurboTax you would have to create your return exactly as filed with TurboTax and then amend and mail the amended return. 

[xmasbaby0]

CAN I USE TURBOTAX TO AMEND IF THE RETURN WAS PREPARED SOMEWHERE ELSE?

If you did not use TurboTax to prepare your tax return, it is possible to amend the return using TurboTax but it will really be a pain.  It would be better to use the software or service used to file originally.  If a paid preparer made a mistake on your tax return, that tax preparer should do the amended return for you at no charge.

In order to use TurboTax to amend your return, you need to purchase the desktop software for the tax year and re-create the return EXACTLY as it appeared when it was filed with the IRS/states.  Every line has to be the same.  Then you have to "trick" the software into thinking you filed by saying you will mail the return. (but do not mail it)   AFTER that, you use the software to prepare a Form 1040X, which has to be printed, signed and mailed to the IRS.  It takes the IRS about 4-6  months to process an amended return

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.