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posted Feb 1, 2025 8:24:39 PM

how do i amend my 2024 tax return that has already been e-filed?

i just e filed my 2024 tax return and it has been excepted by both State and Federal. But, i forgot to add my second qualifying dependant. I need to amend, obviously. but, i cant figure out how to do that for 2024 return.

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 1, 2025 8:28:40 PM

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines. 

 

  • You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
  • You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
  • Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.
  • The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
  • Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
  • You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

Select your product below and follow the instructions. 

Amend TurboTax Online 

Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

Level 15
Feb 1, 2025 10:07:42 PM

The amended return form 1040X won't be ready until late February.  And you have to wait until the IRS is done processing your return and you get the first refund or pay the tax due.  

Level 1
Feb 4, 2025 2:01:43 PM

I'm in a similar place.  I filed last night for state and federal, then today, I received a 1099-DIV that came in the mail and was not downloadable from broker site.  I tried the amend link but it says, that is not ready until February 15.  Did others have the same issue or is there a different way to amend the return?

Level 15
Feb 4, 2025 2:05:13 PM


@nachob wrote:

I'm in a similar place.  I filed last night for state and federal, then today, I received a 1099-DIV that came in the mail and was not downloadable from broker site.  I tried the amend link but it says, that is not ready until February 15.  Did others have the same issue or is there a different way to amend the return?


The Form 1040-X for tax year 2024 will be available in TurboTax on 02/13/2025'

 

Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.


See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk