I filled out a 8962 & faxed it back with my 1095-A, I did this without using Turbo Tax, do I need to amend my return on Turbo Tax now? Will this effect my return?

[lyssmichele8]

I received a letter from the IRS requesting I fill out a 8962, send it back with the letter & the 1095-A. I filled out the 8962 form myself & faxed it back with everything requested. Will faxing it back instead of updating through Turbo Tax effect my return? Do I still need to update/amend my return through Turbo Tax?

[Coleen3]

Yes. Some people get a letter asking for an amendment and some asking just for the Form and the 1095-A. 

If they did not ask for an amended return prepare one for your own records. You will know if there are any changes by doing so.

[alyssamichele8]

There were changes, i'll be getting $146.00 less than my original amount. I have a copies of the 8962 I filled out & all other documents that I sent them for my own records, but they specifically stated in their letter "Do not respond with a form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return."

I was wondering if I screwed up by faxing them the information they requested instead of submitting it through TT. So I still need to login into my Turbo Tax account & select amend my return? Do I send the amended return I do on TT to the IRS electronically even though they've already received my fax?

[Coleen3]

If they told not to respond with 1040x, then don't. You would have had to mail it anyway.

[alyssamichele8]

Thank you very much for your help!

[Coleen3]

I'm glad I was helpful.