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How do I amend my 2020 TurboTax Online return?
how long will it take before turbo tax will have the 1040x forms ready to amend the 2020 tax? My return was accepted but I cant amend it I get an error stating the forms are not ready.
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how long will it take before turbo tax will have the 1040x forms ready to amend the 2020 tax? My return was accepted but I cant amend it I get an error stating the forms are not ready.
Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.
See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577
The IRS Form 1040-X is scheduled to be available on 02/26/2021 (subject to change)
When I do these steps, it says I have to wait until 3/25/21?
You can follow the steps to amend your return once it has been accepted and has not been rejected.
If it is rejected, you can make corrections and resubmit it.
Please follow the instructions to amend your return.
How do I amend my 2020 TurboTax Online return?
General Procedure for "amending the tax returns" is great to know. But the Turbotax 2020 CD/Download version, is just not allowing me to amend my return even after both Federal and State had accepted my returns. Unfortunately there is no discussion thread on this for amendment 2020 FIling , in Turbotax. the software keeps saying that "The Amended Return Area will be ready soon" - when will Turbotax make it available? check back soon means When? will that be before Apr 15 or after Apr 15? WIll appreciate a quick response.
OK. Let me wait for Feb 26, 2021.
Actually online Turbotax seems to be much better than CD/Download Turbotax. Download Version does not even give any date. Please respond to this thread whenever you complete amending 2020 tax return. thanks for this info.
The amend function will be available after March 25.
If you filed, it is like dropping it into the mail - you cannot get it back if accepted by the IRS or state.
Do not rush to amend - no hurry. You have 3 years to amend and amended returns are taking 6 months or longer to be processed so waiting a few weeks will make little difference and amending too soon might just compound the problem.
To amend your 2020 tax return:
-- First, *wait* to see if your return has been accepted or rejected by the IRS or state. DO NOT do anything until you receive the accept or reject e-mail.
-- If rejected, you can correct and re-send your return.
-- If accepted you should *wait* until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or conformation that any tax due has been paid. (If you file an amended return while you first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time). In addition, if the IRS makes any change on your original return, you might end up having to amend the amendment – a sticky process that can take a year or more).
-- Then you can start the amend process.
It is suggested that it be mailed certified with return receipt (or other tracking service) to verify that the IRS receives it. That is the only proof of mailing that the IRS will accept.
-- Amended returns can be mailed or e-filed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.
See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed
You can check the status of your amended return here but allow 3 weeks after filing for it to show up:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-returnThe amend function will be available after March 25.
If you filed, it is like dropping it into the mail - you cannot get it back if accepted by the IRS or state.
Do not rush to amend - no hurry. You have 3 years to amend and amended returns are taking 6 months or longer to be processed so waiting a few weeks will make little difference and amending too soon might just compound the problem.
To amend your 2020 tax return:
-- First, *wait* to see if your return has been accepted or rejected by the IRS or state. DO NOT do anything until you receive the accept or reject e-mail.
-- If rejected, you can correct and re-send your return.
-- If accepted you should *wait* until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or conformation that any tax due has been paid. (If you file an amended return while you first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time). In addition, if the IRS makes any change on your original return, you might end up having to amend the amendment – a sticky process that can take a year or more).
-- Then you can start the amend process.
It is suggested that it be mailed certified with return receipt (or other tracking service) to verify that the IRS receives it. That is the only proof of mailing that the IRS will accept.
-- Amended returns can be mailed or e-filed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.
See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed
You can check the status of your amended return here but allow 3 weeks after filing for it to show up:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return
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Hello I have a personal interest in your situation as I am also in the same group as you. My return was accepted and I've received my refund from one W2 I submitted, well I received 7 more W2s in the mail that I somehow forgot about, a week here a couple days there, (it won't be much money) when I was job hunting during initial virus outbreak I unfortunately went from job to job. I also received the 3/25/21 availability date for access to the 1040X form. Is this an IRS date across the board? Regardless have to wait now I guess and hope I can get those W2s added as they should have been to start with.... my mistake tho.
...............THIS GUY IS CORRECT IN HIS REPLY........................
YOU COVERED EVERY ASPECT, I CAN CONFIRM THE DATE IS 3/25/21. I AM WAITING TO ADD W2S/ I ALREADY RECEIVED REFUND FOR 1st W2/ I HAVE SEVERAL TO (ADD). WHICH I WILL DO WHEN I RECEIVE EMAIL FROM TURBO TAX SAYING THE 1040X IS READY?...... this is my understanding, which I think is correct....
To amend your return, wait to see if your return has been accepted or rejected by the IRS or state. If rejected, you can correct and re-send your return. If accepted you should wait until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or confirmation that any tax due has been paid. If you file an amended return while your first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time. In addition, if the IRS makes any change on your original return, you might end up having to amend the amendment. Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.
This Turbo Tax FAQ will show you how to amend your return. How to amend (change or correct) a return you already filed. When to amend
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