I received 1095A form a day after e-filing(2 weeks ago). Typed it in and found out I get $500 more but do not want it. IRS site doesn't say refund approved. What next?

[wehyrkas]

I typed in my 1095 A just to see if I would get more or less money but didn't actually amend the return. Do I have to amend it even if the 1095A will get me more money which I do not want?

[WillK · Accepted solution]

Yes you need to amend the return to show the new tax information. The IRS will be looking for that 1095-A on your return since they receive the same information. If you already filed your return you will need to wait to see if it was rejected or accepted. If they were rejected you are able to login to your return to fix what you need to fix and fix the errors that caused the rejection and refile the return. If your returns were accepted, then you will need to file an amended return. You should not try to amend your return until the original return it has been fully processed and you have received your refund or your payment has cleared.

Amended returns do not “catch up” to your original return and replace them; they are processed as two separate returns.  
Amended returns have to be printed and filed by mail.  It can take the IRS up to 12 weeks or longer to process them.   If you are due a larger refund than on your original return, your amended return should only show the difference and you will receive a separate check for it.  If you owe money on your amended return, it will show only the new amount owed, you will have to mail a check with the return. You can check the status of your amended return by clicking here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x-/wheres-my-amended-return-1

 Click here for amending instructions: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288565

[wehyrkas]

TurboTax says my federal refund was approved. The IRS app says received but does not say approved or received. Assuming it goes through I will keep the money from the first return and then get the rest of the money after amending?

[wehyrkas]

TurboTax says my federal refund was approved. The IRS app says received but does not say approved or received. Assuming it goes through I will keep the money from the first return and then get the rest of the money after amending?

[wehyrkas]

TurboTax says my federal refund was approved. The IRS app says received but does not say approved or received. Assuming it goes through I will keep the money from the first return and then get the rest of the money after amending?