I need to make changes to the 1040, which has not been filed yet. Can't get back into my 1040. Says I need to wait for 1040X. I don't want to amend, just make changes

[Coleen3 · Accepted solution]

You can get back into your return using the steps here below:

• Log into your TurboTax account and click My TurboTax at the top
• You should be on the Tax Timeline now
• Scroll down to SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO section
• Click Add a state (not really adding one, just a way to get back into return) 
• And make the changes you need to

[dcgilk]

Tried this but still can't get to my tax forms.  I have a Mac.   My turbo tax was not at the top but did try add a state.  

[dcgilk]

Tried this but still can't get to my tax forms.  "My turbo tax" Is not at the top.  I'm using a Mac if that makes any diff.  Did see add a state but that took me back to needing the 1040x form.

[Coleen3]

It could be due to MAC. I just created a program, "filed" by mail and went right back in with the state.

[dcgilk]

I'm working on taxes again.  I've amended some figures that I failed to put in originally and it acts like I'm filing an amended return.  I'm just wanting to make corrections.  I did NOT file the original returns that I printed.  

[Coleen3]

When you say acts like an amended, did you click the amended button? How is it acting?

[dcgilk]

Maybe the wrong usage of the word "acting".  It's appearing to me that I would be filing an amended return along with the original return, but I never filed the original return. I'm just wanting to make some changes to it. Does this make sense?

[dcgilk]

Also, is there an extra charge for amending?

[Coleen3]

If you use a form that was not on your original return then yes. For example if you took the standard deduction before and now choose to itemize. When I go into my practice return, that I say I paper filed, and now say add a state, it allows me to make changes.