Generally, you can e-file your amended 2025, 2024, or 2023 federal return via TurboTax if your original return was also e-filed in TurboTax. Follow the prompts to correct your return, then proceed to the "File" section to submit the 1040-X form electronically.
However, there's a chance your return can't be e-filed based on your unique situation. If this happens, you'll need to print and mail your tax return. TurboTax will provide mailing instructions with the printed amendment.
If you're amending your return for 2022 or earlier, you need to print and mail your amended return. Follow these instructions to amend a prior-year return.
Before you can file an amended return, the original return will need to have been processed by the IRS (refund issued / payment processed).
See here for more information on preparing an amended return with TurboTax and this help article for more information.
There are times when you should amend your return and times when you shouldn't. Here are some common situations that call for an amendment:
- You realized you missed out on claiming a tax deduction or credit.
- You accidentally claimed the wrong tax filing status.
- You need to add or remove a dependent.
- You forgot to claim taxable income on your tax return.
- You realize you claimed an expense, deduction, or credit that you weren't eligible to claim.
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