How do I get credit for amending my 2020 return to add a 1099-R because of Covid 19

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Covid-19 1099-r

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To amend a return 

Some quick ground rules:

1. Be sure the original return was filed and accepted.
2. DO NOT go back into the return or change anything before you start the amendment process.
3. Gather everything you need before you start.
4. Complete the entire amendment process before you log out.
5. Starting with 2020 tax returns you can E-File a 1040-X amended tax return.  All prior years must be printed and mailed.

 You can correct a return that you've already filed and had accepted.  Select the year that applies and use this guide to proceed.

Select your tax year for amending instructions:

• 2020
• 2019
• 2018
• 2017

For additional information please refer to  How to Amend

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what do you want to do?

What do you mean by a COVID 1099-R? 

Do you want to say you were affected by COVID when you didn't put that on your original return?