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Returning Member
posted Feb 15, 2020 8:56:15 AM

I had to amend my taxes for the first time

I had to do a first time amendment, how do I know it was accepted?  I hope I did it right. I already received my Federal return but my amendment lowered it by $82, will they notify me that I owe it? Does it come out of Federal income tax? I'm assuming it does

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Level 15
Feb 15, 2020 9:14:18 AM

What did you do to amend?  Amended returns must be prepared on a Form 1040X which is not yet available on TurboTax for tax year 2019.  A 1040X has to be printed signed and mailed--it cannot be e-filed.

Returning Member
Feb 15, 2020 9:18:31 AM

I had to add in a 1099-R form. My wife withdrew 5500.00 for her 401k after she retired. I didn't receive the form until after I filed my taxes online and I received my Federal tax return yesterday as an auto deposit. I'm afraid I messed this up and its going to be a confusing

Level 15
Feb 15, 2020 9:32:16 AM

How do I amend my 2019 TurboTax Online return?

 

A 1040X cannot be e-filed.  It must be printed and mailed.  It will take about 4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.

Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

 

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3318997-how-does-the-refund-math-work-on-amendments

Returning Member
Feb 15, 2020 9:44:09 AM

thank you