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Need to amend my already filed taxes?

I forgot to file as a dependent and i filed as independent so my mother's tax returns were rejected. Can I refile as a dependent?
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IreneS
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Need to amend my already filed taxes?

Yes - You can amend your return to reflect that you are a dependent. 

To do this please follow these steps:

  1. Sign back in to the return.
  2. In the 2018 section, click Amend (change) your return.
  3. Click the box Amend Using TurboTax Online
  4. On the next screen, click the box Changing other info on my return and then Continue.
  5. On the screen, Here's the info for your amended federal return, click the Update box next to Personal Info
  6. Click Edit next to your name.
  7. In Section 3, A few other things we need to know, mark the Yes radio button to answer the questions:  **Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return; and **And this person will claim me on their 2018 tax return.  
  8. Continue through the screens, including amending a state return, if applicable.
  9. You will eventually come to a screen, Here are the numbers for your amended return.  From here you will be prompted with the steps to print and file the 1040X.


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