If you need to amend your tax return to correct it for the overtime deduction, you must wait until your return is fully processed and you have received your refund before preparing and e-filing your amended tax return.
Once your tax return is fully processed, to amend your return using TurboTax Online you will:
- Log in to your TurboTax account.
- At your homepage, look for "Your tax returns & documents" and select the correct tax year.
- The you will select the "Amend (change) return" dropdown and in the dropdown choose "Amend using TurboTax Online".
- Follow your prompts, and select your reason for amending.
- Make your corrections, and make your corrections.
To correct your overtime deduction, you can:
- Select "Edit" next to the W-2 for the employer where you worked overtime. And then
- Enter your Overtime: Continue through the screens until you reach "Let's Check for Other Situations." Check the box for Overtime.
- Calculate/Enter Amount: Use your final 2025 pay stub if necessary to enter your qualified overtime premium. If you don't know it, choose "Help me calculate my overtime".
- Complete 1040-X: TurboTax will guide you through filing Form 1040-X, the amended return
Make sure to review your return before filing and then follow the prompts to e-file or print and mail Form 1040-X to the IRS.
You will be able to track your amended return using this link Where's My Amended Return? on IRS.gov.
Click here for additional information regarding filing an amended return
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