I filed taxes for 2016. I paid 8,800.00. There was an error where I didn't file about 8,000 in expenses. The amended return now says I am owed a refund. What happens next

[michelledemoss44]

I filed a 2016 return and had to pay 8,800. So I paid it last year. But then I found out that I could claim flight and hotel expenses. Silly that I didn't know but it is what it is. Anyway, I filled out an amended 2016 return but I didn't send it in yet. The return shows I am owed 1,100.00. I didn't see anywhere to put in that I paid 8,800 taxes in 2016. Do they figure that out or do I put it somewhere? My State return didn't change. Any advice? 

[MaryK1 · Accepted solution]

You must mail your amended tax return to the IRS.  They will review the return with the changes and you will receive a refund check for the $1100.  Just curious- which state did you file?  It is odd that your federal but not state would change.

[michelledemoss44]

Ok but when I started the amended return it said -8,800. When I was done, it said 1,100.00 refund. I didn't enter anywhere that I paid the 8,800. Does that mean that I owed 7,700 and I overpaid 1,100 or does it mean I would have gotten a refund of 1,100 and I shouldn't have paid 8,800 which means I am owed 9,900?

[michelledemoss44]

Also, Ohio is the state

[MaryK1]

TurboTax brings the $8800 that you paid to your amended return to determine the total.  You are correct that you $7700 in taxes for 2016 so because you paid $8800 you are being refunded the $1100.  The amended return reflects the difference between the original and corrected return.

[michelledemoss44]

Ok sweet. I looked at the 1040X and I can see where it took that into consideration. Thank you so much! 🙂

[MaryK1]

No problem, I am still checking the Ohio so check back later to see if I updated