I need to file a Amended federal return for tax year 2021

[Martinmayer]

I filed my 2021 Federal tax return on 2-5-2022 using Efile and have already received a refund. I have not filed my 2021 NJ state refund because a form will not be available until 2-17-2021. I see that when I load turbo tax on my laptop there is an option to file an amended return so I loaded my turbo tax file and made the necessary change. when I look at the forms that would be produced, they are the 1040 and not the 1040X?  is it too early to file the amended return for tax year 2021? How will I know when I can file an amended federal return for tax year 2021? Can I file the amended return electronically?  I aleady received my federal refund for tax year 2021. After I do the amended return I will still have a tax refund so do I just pay back to the IRS the difference and can I do this electronically or do I have to mail them back a check?

[xmasbaby0]

The 1040X for the federal return will not be available until mid-March.   You should wait or your return will be messed up.   If you went in and made any changes---change it back to the way it looked when filed originally so you can work from the original return when you prepare the 1040X.

[DoninGA]

The federal amended tax return, Form 1040-X, for tax year 2021 is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 03/17/2022

If you e-filed the 2021 federal tax return and it was accepted by the IRS then you can e-file the 2021 federal amended tax return, Form 1040-X, after it becomes available in TurboTax.

If after completing the amended tax return and there are taxes owed, you can pay the taxes owed electronically on the IRS payment website using Direct Pay - https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay

[fanfare]

you're supposed to Click AMEND first, and then make your revisions.

you made changes without doing that.

you have to unwind it.

[agisser]

Hi.  I understand that TurboTax won't have the 1040-X for 2021 available until March 17th.  I recalculated my taxes owed, and cancelled my scheduled payment.  When I do the 1040-X will TurboTax allow me to make my payment directly from TurboTax, or do I have to go to the IRS Direct Pay website to pay the correct amount?  Also, how will TurboTax know I just cancelled my scheduled payment today?  (This is the first time I have to do an amended return, and hopefully, the last).  Thanks.