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Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?

 
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Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?

If you did not use TurboTax to prepare your 2018 return, it is possible to amend the return using TurboTax but it will really be a pain.  It would be better to use the software or service used to file originally.  If a paid preparer made a mistake on your tax return, that tax preparer should do the amended return for you at no charge.

In order to use TurboTax to amend your 2019return, you need to purchase the desktop software for 2019 and re-create the return EXACTLY as it appeared when it was filed with the IRS/states.  Every line has to be the same.  Then you have to "trick" the software into thinking you filed by saying you will mail the return. (but do not mail it)   AFTER that, you use the software to prepare a Form 1040X, which has to be printed, signed and mailed to the IRS.  It takes the IRS about 3-4 months to process an amended return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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CassLO
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Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?

You would not be able to do the amendment with TurboTax but please see the directions below on how to "Amend" your tax return:

How to File an Amended Return with the IRS

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Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?

If you did not use TurboTax to prepare your 2018 return, it is possible to amend the return using TurboTax but it will really be a pain.  It would be better to use the software or service used to file originally.  If a paid preparer made a mistake on your tax return, that tax preparer should do the amended return for you at no charge.

In order to use TurboTax to amend your 2019return, you need to purchase the desktop software for 2019 and re-create the return EXACTLY as it appeared when it was filed with the IRS/states.  Every line has to be the same.  Then you have to "trick" the software into thinking you filed by saying you will mail the return. (but do not mail it)   AFTER that, you use the software to prepare a Form 1040X, which has to be printed, signed and mailed to the IRS.  It takes the IRS about 3-4 months to process an amended return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
dhoundllc
Returning Member

Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?

I did file my tax return for my LLC for 2019 through Turbo Tax. I need to amend that return now

dhoundllc
Returning Member

Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?

I did file my 2019tax return with Turbo Tax for my LLC and did pay for that service. I now need to amend that return. Do I need to pay again to do that? Can I speak to someone to help me accomplish this?

Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?


@dhoundllc wrote:

I did file my tax return for my LLC for 2019 through Turbo Tax. I need to amend that return now


See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a 2019 tax return originally completed and filed using TurboTax - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577

dhoundllc
Returning Member

Is there any way to amend prior year's tax return by using TurboTax, even if I did not use TurboTax for filing prior year's tax return?

I did use TurboTax for my 2019 return

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