How do you efile form 1040x 2020 using the Turbotax PC download version?

[jwp12]

I need to file form 1040x using the Turbotax PC download version.
I efiled my original tax forms using Turbo tax PC version.
The PC version says I must use paper return to file. The IRS accepts efile 1040x.
You support it in the online version of TurboTax Can you help?

[MarilynG1 · Accepted solution]

You can Efile your 1040X using TurboTax Desktop.

The 1040X won't be finalized until March 25th, so you may want to wait until after that to prepare your amended return.

Be sure to save a copy of your originally filed return.

Click this link for more info on Amending Your Return. 

[amyj5588]

I still don't seem to be able to do this even though the IRS form was to be complete by March 25th.  Has Turbotax not completed the update yet?  I cannot find it anywhere in my current desktop version.

Thank you.

[macuser_22]

It has been available since March 26.

Use search topics for 1040x.

[amyj5588]

I have read the help topics, they indicate open turbo tax, select amend a return, I cannot locate the "amend a return" button...

[amyj5588]

I have the home and business desktop edition, not sure if that matters?

[macuser_22]

As I said "Search topics" for 1040x.

Or under "Other Tax Situations" Amend a return.

[turbomanxyz]

I'm using the 2020 version of Premier and can't find a "Search" option on any of the drop downs.  I just finished checking for updates and it informed me that the program is up to date.

[Critter-3]

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-return/01/27439

[VolvoGirl]

@turbomanxyz   Are you using the Mac program or the Windows program?   I have Windows Home & Business.  The search is a magnifying glass.  What are you trying to search for?  The 1040X Amended return?  When search it will give you a Jump to link to go right to it.  

[turbomanxyz]

I'm using Windows 10 Pro.  I need to file an amended 2020 1040X

[turbomanxyz]

I don't have the bar below the blue banner

[VolvoGirl]

Keep going.  You have to have your return OPEN on the screen.   That is just the first screen when you launch the program.  Hit Continue. 

[turbomanxyz]

Still no luck.  It told me I had filed but that was it

[VolvoGirl]

Well keep going.   Let it check to confirm your return was filed.   You can't amend unless the program knows your first efile was accepted.  

You can jump around.  You don't have to stay on this screen.  You can go back.  Just click on the tabs at the top.  Like click on FEDERAL TAXES then go to Other Tax Situations and scroll down to Other Tax Forms - Amend.  Like on a screen shot several posts above.