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posted Jun 3, 2019 4:43:55 PM

If I got a letter saying it might take 60 days to process AMD I know its bc I accidently said o was an inmate or in work release will they correct it and add the eic on their own or will I have to ame

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:43:57 PM

No, you will need to amend your tax return and change your answer to those questions.  

Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:43:58 PM

No, the IRS will not automatically correct your Tax Return to include the Earned Income Credit (EIC).  

You will need to Amend your Tax Return by filing Form 1040-X to include Schedule EIC.  

You can click here for instructions on Amending your tax return: How to Change a Tax Return You Already Filed.  

Once you begin the Amend process, follow these steps to uncheck the "Inmate or Halfway House" Box in TurboTax:

  • Click "Federal" from the left side-bar.
  • Click "Edit/Add" next to the W2 section.
  • Click "Edit" next to your W2 and step through the input process again.
  • Click "Continue" through the input process and questions until you get to the question "Do any of these uncommon situations apply to this W2?
  • Make sure the Inmate or Halfway House Box is NOT checked
  • Repeat this process for each of your W2s