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fkd4
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I think I forgot to check the box that says that someone can claim me as a dependent. How can I go back and see if I did so?

 
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LinaJ2018
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I think I forgot to check the box that says that someone can claim me as a dependent. How can I go back and see if I did so?

If you have already filed, you cannot return to edit any information on your tax return. 

However, you can check your entry by reviewing your Form 1040. 

On your Form 1040 and 1040A, check box 6a.  It will be checked if you tell the program someone can claim you. 

On Form 1040EZ, line 5 box under YOU, read instructions. 


If you need to make corrections, you have two options: 

If your return got rejected for any reasons, you can return to the program/account to edit the info along with other changes.  You do not need an amendment 1040-X.

If your return has been accepted, please see the following :

You will have to amend your return by filing a Form 1040X.  You should not try to amend your return until 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. 

TurboTax Online has not yet opened up the amendment process for 2017.   Please come back for the updates.

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