2021 amendment is not accepted for efile

[randv2]

I am trying amend my 2021 tax return. But the efile option is not going through it says efile can only be done until Oct 15 2021!!

Please help

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

The only way to file an amended 2021 return is by mail.  

Only certain paid tax pros can still e-file past year amended returns. You cannot e-file an amended return that you prepared yourself using TurboTax.  Your 1040X must be printed, signed and dated in ink, and then you need to mail it in.  Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it, since you will have a long wait for it to be processed.

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six to nine  months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

[Critter-3]

In the FILE tab choose to mail in the return then in the print center the correct forms and mailing instructions will be in the PDF. 

[randv2]

Thanks for the quick and detailed reply

[Mary_not contrary]

Same situation Randv2 here. Given that the IRS allows a taxpayer to amend 2021 when it opens tax year 2022 on 1/23/23, are you saying that TurboTax does not allow e-filing of the 2021 1040X when the original 2021 was e-filed and accepted by the IRS using TurboTax?  We did not figure out our problem until after October 2022.

We absolutely dread mailing a paper tax return to the post-pandemic IRS given this press release and others:

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-destroyed-30m-paper-information-returns-due-to-backlog

Is there any way your software developers could/would address this situation?  Thank you so much.

[CarissaM]

The only way to amend your return through Turbo Tax for a prior year's return is through the mail. This is due to the e-filing for that tax year has closed. 

You can review more on how to amend the return here. @Mary_not contrary

[theloanpro]

So I am also attempting to file my amended 2021 returns. In TT2021, it states "You can efile your amended returns."  I go through all the screens and then it pops up about the dates not being available.  If it is a requirement to file by mail, WHY DOES TTAX STATE THE AMENDED RETURNS CAN BE EFILED?  I was relying on the ability to efile them, only to find this out just now.  THIS IS ABSOLUTELY LAME AND VERY ANNOYING.

[SForrestLO]

Please see this Turbo Tax help article for more information. 
Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?

@theloanpro

[monkeypuzzle]

TT should clearly state in the instructions that amended federal returns can ONLY be e-filed the same year they were originally filed! It is misleading for TT to state that amended returns "may be eligible" or "there is a chance" they can be e-filed if in fact they cannot.

[SForrestLO]

Please see this Turbo Tax help article for more information.
Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?
@monkeypuzzle

[kck24]

I'm having the same issue with this. When I attempted to e-file my amended 2021 return (which was originally e-filed), the error message I got was ' E-filing is Closed for the Season, You can File by Mail'.

Since the IRS is allowing e-filing for this year, why is this not supported by TT?

[xmasbaby0]

@kck24

Only certain paid tax pros can still e-file past year amended returns. You cannot e-file an amended return that you prepared yourself using TurboTax.  Your 1040X must be printed, signed and dated in ink, and then you need to mail it in.  Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it, since you will have a long wait for it to be processed.

 You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

[DoninGA]

@kck24 Only certain professional tax programs allow e-filing of prior tax year amended federal tax returns, eg. 2021.

E-filing of 2021 tax return using TurboTax closed after October 2022.  A 2021 tax return or amended tax return can only be printed and mailed when using TurboTax.

In the File section of the program choose File by Mail instead of E-filing.