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New Member
posted Apr 17, 2020 4:23:14 PM

I messed up bad and filed a non-file return on the IRS Stimulus website. Now i cant file my 2019 Tax returns. Who do i contact? Do i Amend? i cant call the IRS.

I thought the non-file return was for people who haven't done their 2019 tax return YET. I didnt read the small print. I messed up, i immediately tried to do my 2019 tax return through Turbotax and it cant file because the non-file return was already accepted. IRS call lines are unavailable, i tried emailing IRS. I tried emailing and messaging through FB to TurboTax. No response.
The stimulus website is https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
i cant find any information on how to fix this.

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Expert Alumni
Apr 17, 2020 4:44:50 PM

It's ok--it's very fixable! So you essentially filed a zero income return in order to do the stimulus registration. Fixing it will require amending it. Here's how:

  1. Sign in to TurboTax.
  2. Scroll down to Your tax return & documents (you may need to select Show), select 2019 and then Amend (change) return.
    • If you only see the option to amend 2018 or earlier, it's because you can't amend an unfiled 2019 return. Instead, just select Pick up where you left off, make your changes, and disregard the rest of these instructions.
  3. Select Amend using TurboTax Online.
  4. Carefully follow the instructions. Don't worry if your refund changes to $0. This is normal on amended returns.
  5. When finished, we'll give you instructions for printing and mailing your amended return, as amendments can't be e-filed.

New Member
Apr 17, 2020 6:40:32 PM

I only see the option to amend 2018 and earlier. I have my 2019 tax return all set up to efile but it comes up with the error 

"Your transmission didn't go through
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
Duplicate Social Security Number: A tax return with the same Social Security number has already been submitted - in other words, it appears you're trying to e-file the same return twice. If you need to change this return, you'll need to file an amended return on paper, by mail."
 
the duplicate tax return is the zero income return i did on the IRS Stimulus website.
 

New Member
Jul 15, 2020 5:56:35 PM

Did you ever resolve this ? Anyone else have this problem ? 

Expert Alumni
Jul 15, 2020 6:02:26 PM

The Economic Impact Payment’s Non-Filers tool was not intended for use by taxpayers who also needed to file a tax return with the IRS for tax year 2019. If you used the Non-Filers tool to register for an Economic Impact Payment, you cannot now file your tax return electronically. 

 

You must complete and print a paper 2019 Form 1040 or 1040-SR tax return, write “Amended EIP Return” at the top, and mail it to the IRS.  If you owe tax, you should pay it in full by the July 15 due date.  Interest will be charged after July 15 on any amounts that are not paid by July 15. For more information, visit the Amended EIP Return page.

 

@Saphyas