How do I amend tax files after you just filed them?

[Kelly-Yerger10]

I tithed for the entirety of 2025, and didn't submit the form as a part of my 2025 tax return.

[xmasbaby0]

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return. 

Sometimes—not always— the IRS corrects your mistakes, while they are processing your return.

 If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

  Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

The Form 1040X is scheduled to be available on February 19.   The date is subject to change, so check on 2-19 to see if it is ready.   Before that, do not change anything at all on your return.

[SharonD007]

If you want to deduct charitable contributions on your tax return, you have to itemize your deductions on Schedule A of your 1040. If you didn't itemize your deductions on your original return, first, figure out if you have more Itemized Deductions than the Standard Deduction for your filing status to determine if you should itemize your deductions. 

Review the following TurboTax articles to determine if there are additional items that you can deduct on your Schedule A.  20 Common Tax Deductions: Examples for Your Next Tax Return, What Are Itemized Tax Deductions?, and Standard Deduction vs. Itemized Deductions: Which Is Better?

Secondly, if you determine that you need to amend your return to add your charitable contributions,  wait until your tax return is fully processed and you receive your refund or your balance due is deducted from your account.  In addition, the 1040X used to amend your tax return isn’t available yet but should be ready by the end of next week.

Refer to the TurboTax article: Amending Your Income Tax Return and How to Correct Federal Tax Returns for additional information.

 If you live in a state that requires you to file an income tax return, don’t forget to prepare an amendment for your state. For instructions to amend your state return,  refer to the TurboTax Help article How do I amend my state tax return?

 You can check for Forms availability by reviewing the TurboTax article When will my individual tax forms be available in TurboTax?