Tax Extender Amended 2018 Return

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May 8, 2020
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Hello,

Just received the email that the 2018 TurboTax version was updated with the information for the Tax Extenders. I opened up TurboTax hit amend and it populated with a new refund number. Is it really that easy? I know I have to print, sign and mail the return myself but is TurboTax really that good? While it is an amended return I didn't physically change anything because the info was loaded already when I filed.

Anything I should look out for? Thanks!

DavidS127

Alumni - Intuit

The software update changed the calculations applied to the information you had already entered into TurboTax, and prepared a Form 1040X amended tax return for the difference in the tax calculation.

Unless you have other changes to make to your 2018 tax return, you are ready to print and mail.

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Mick3076

Level 2

That’s what mine did as well. It seemed a little too easy. The original 1040 had changed as well , and my amended 1040x refund was the difference between that original and amended. Any thing else to look out for ?

student11

Level 2

Where did you download the extender software, can you provide the download link here ?

Did you remove your original 2018 turbotax program to install the extender or you installed on top of the original program ?

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

@student11 wrote:

Where did you download the extender software, can you provide the download link here ?

Did you remove your original 2018 turbotax program to install the extender or you installed on top of the original program ?

Amended returns can only be mailed. It is suggested that it be mailed certified with return receipt (or other tracking service) to verify that the IRS receives it.

See this TurboTax FAQ for detailed amend instructions:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed

-- Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.

You can check the status of the amended return here, but allow 3 weeks after mailing.

https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-returnIf you have the 2018 software installed the simply update it to the latest version.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**