If I already completed the filing, would I be able to add an I-T 209?

[xmasbaby0]

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return. 

 If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

  Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

The Form 1040X you need becomes available in late February,  But wait until your return has been processed.

[LindaS5247]

According to the New York State Department of Taxation's website this form (IT-209) for Noncustodial Parents to claim a specialized Earned Income Credit must be filed with your New York State Tax Return, Form IT-201in order to claim a tax credit worth the higher of 20% of the Federal Earned Income Credit or 2.5 times the federal EIC you could have claimed if you had satisfied the eligibility requirements, calculated as if you had no qualifying children. 

The website also goes on to state the form must be included with the tax return and if that is already filed, an amended return is required.

Some of the requirements for this credit include the following:

• You cannot claim both the noncustodial Earned Income Credit and the standard NYS Earned Income Credit.
• Qualifying children must have a valid Social Security number by the return due date.
• You must be a full-year New York State resident.
• You must be  at least 18 years of age.
• You must have a court order for child support payable through a New York State Support Collection Unit (SCU) for at least half the year.
• You must be current on your support payments, having paid at least the ordered amount for the year.
• You must be the parent of a child under 18 who did not reside with you.
• You must be filing as Single,  Head of Household or Jointly, not filing separately.

As per xmasbaby0 mentions above, you must wait until your tax return(s) have been fully processed in order to amend.

You can click this link for more in-depth instructions on how to amend your state tax return in TurboTax How Do I Amend My State Tax Return?

Click here for Form IT-209.

Click here for Instructions to Form IT-209.

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