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Tax Year Prior to 2020: How do I change a box I’ve put incorrect information in

 
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WKins2
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: How do I change a box I’ve put incorrect information in

It depends on if your return was already filed or not. If your return was not filed you are able to log back into your account, navigate to the section of the program (using the left side of the screen), correct the information and then file your return. 

 

If you already filed your return you will need to wait to see if it was rejected or accepted. If they were rejected, you are able to login to your return to correct the errors that caused the rejection and then re-file your return. If your returns were accepted, then you will need to file an amended return. You should not try to amend your return until the original return it has been fully processed and you have received your refund or your payment has cleared.


Amended returns do not “catch up” to your original return and replace them; they are processed as two separate returns.  Amended returns have to be printed and filed by mail.  It can take the IRS up to 12 weeks or longer to process them.   If you are due a larger refund than on your original return, your amended return should only show the difference and you will receive a separate check for it.  If you owe money on your amended return, it will show only the new amount owed, you will have to mail a check with the return.

 

You can check the status of your amended return by clicking here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x-/wheres-my-amended-return-1

 

Click here for amending instructions: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288565

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Tax Year Prior to 2020: How do I change a box I’ve put incorrect information in

hi im trying to fix my wifes birth year for my 2018 taxs I put in my year and they where got denied I don't know how to go back and fix it thx 

AkinaLO
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: How do I change a box I’ve put incorrect information in

Here's a link to an article that will guide you in fixing the wrong birthdate.

E-file reject IND-524: The date of birth does not match IRS records

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