Rejection of tax return due to Covid-19 Application

[eeubanks]

I requested a Covid-19 stimulus on irs.gov site so now it shows that I already filed so my tax return is rejected. I don't want to start over, how do I make my current file an amended one so I can file the return. 

[xmasbaby0]

If you used the IRS non-filer site to get a stimulus check, you will now get a  “duplicate SSN” rejection.  We are seeing people who did not notice or ignored the warning on that site about using it if they would be filing a tax return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/stimulus-how-to-file-your-return-after-getting-rej...

[eeubanks]

Well, this does not help because the IRS is not processing paper returns. Is the amended return also not allowed via online and only paper?

[DoninGA]

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@eeubanks wrote:

Well, this does not help because the IRS is not processing paper returns. Is the amended return also not allowed via online and only paper?

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Amended tax returns can only be printed and mailed, they cannot be e-filed.  You do Not amend a federal tax return if the original tax return has not been filed or accepted by the IRS.