How do I correct a submitted return?

[VolvoGirl]

For this year 2020?

DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING YET!  WAIT.  If you did change it then put it Back.

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox.

Now you have to waituntil the IRS either rejects or accepts your return after Jan 27 when the irs starts processing returns.  If your return is Rejected you can go back into your account and fix it, then resubmit it.

But if the IRS Accepts your return you have to wait even longer for the IRS to fully process your return and you get the first Refund.  You will still have to pay the tax due if you owe on it. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and mail it in.

How to amend

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/00/27577

[macuser_22]

First yiu wait to see if it will be accepted or rejected by the IRS.  The IRS will open on Jan 27.

If rejected you can correct and re-file.  If accepted you MUST wait until the return has been fully processed an you receive any refund.  Then you can amend.  Amended returns take about 4 months to process, so don't be in a rush.