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New Member
posted Oct 6, 2023 3:58:48 PM

How do I update my federal tax return if I have not filed it yet?

I noticed an error after printing the document.  I have not mailed in the document yet.  Can I get back in to update the federal tax return?

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Level 15
Oct 6, 2023 4:02:11 PM

If you haven't efiled or mailed your return you can go back in and change anything you want. Do not click on Amend!

 

Click on Add a State to let you back into your return.

 

From Tax Home (the first screen you see after you sign in), scroll down to Your tax returns & documents. You may have to select Show to open the drop down.
Select 2022, and then select Add a State (you're not actually adding a state, this is just the workaround).

 

Then when you are ready to file you can try to switch to efile.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/how-do-i-change-from-mail-to-e-file-in-turbotax-online/00/26985

 

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Level 15
Oct 6, 2023 4:02:11 PM

If you haven't efiled or mailed your return you can go back in and change anything you want. Do not click on Amend!

 

Click on Add a State to let you back into your return.

 

From Tax Home (the first screen you see after you sign in), scroll down to Your tax returns & documents. You may have to select Show to open the drop down.
Select 2022, and then select Add a State (you're not actually adding a state, this is just the workaround).

 

Then when you are ready to file you can try to switch to efile.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/how-do-i-change-from-mail-to-e-file-in-turbotax-online/00/26985

 

New Member
Oct 9, 2023 1:58:43 PM

Adding a state did not bring me back to the form the first time. I logged out and logged back in. It worked the second time around. Thank you!