How do you amend a return that's been sent?

[jyeip1]

I entered the wring EIN for a 1099-NEC

[xmasbaby0]

Do not try to amend yet if you just e-filed.   You will create confusion if you do that.

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. 

 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

[jyeip1]

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

I’m a little confused as I had also requested a callback from TurboTax support and they said that I can just amend the return and send it in.

I definitely don’t want to cause any confusion though.  

Do you have an idea on how long it might take for the IRS to get back to me with an answer?

[Cynthiad66]

Once your submit your return, TurboTax does not have any information.  Because of Privacy Laws the IRS does not notify TurboTax of your return status or anything.  All contacts will be to you.  

You can track the processing your tax return using this link.

Once they process and you receive your refund then you should submit your amended return.  This will allow the dust to settle and the new information from the amended return to be evaluated and processed.

TurboTax allows you to amend your return free and electronically.  Here is how:

There are a few things you need to know before you can start the amendment process:

1. To amend your 2021 return, you need to use the same TurboTax account that you used to file your original 2021 return.
   • If you don’t see your 2021 return under Your tax returns & documents on the Tax Home page, you might be in the wrong account. Use our account recovery tool to find all of your accounts.
2. Make sure you really need to amend, and that your 2021 return was accepted in TurboTax or paper-filed through the mail. You can't amend a return that hasn't been filed yet.
3. If you don’t need to amend, and instead want to view, print, or download your 2021 return, follow these instructions.

When you're ready to amend, select your product below and follow the instructions.

TurboTax Online

TurboTax CD/Download

If you want to track the status of your amended return, use the IRS Where's My Amended Return? tracking tool. Allow at least 16 weeks for the IRS to process your amended return.

Note: Processing times for amended state returns vary from state to state. If it's been more than 12 weeks since you filed your amended state return and you haven't heard anything, we suggest you contact your state tax agency.