How do I file an amended return on TurboTax, with the previous version submitted elsewhere?

[iris_guo_9502]

I filed a tax return with error elsewhere,  and want to prepare the amended return on TurboTax. It is doable according to the info page. However, I wasn't able to find the option. Can anyone help? Thanks.

[Bsch4477]

You can do it but it’s cumbersome. You have to exactly create the return in TurboTax as the original before amending. Might be simpler to do it with the original program. 

[iris_guo_9502]

Hello - thanks for the reply. Afaik TurboTax functions as a series of questions... is it possible to let it read the pdf at all? And do I just try to re-submit it to the IRS so I have a record - wouldn't that be rejected anyway?

I have been feverish and staying at home today, for some reason decided that it was the perfect time for taxes (wrong), filed the wrong thing, and actually tried to re-file with TurboTax already, without checking how it works, then of course got a rejected record. Is there any way to salvage anything from this...?

[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 6-9 months to process an amended return