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Level 2
June 4, 2019
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Just filed but need to make changes -- found 1099-G for tax refund that needs to be included in income

  • June 4, 2019
  • 6 replies
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how do i fix this?
Best answer by Texas Roger

If your return is rejected by the IRS, you can correct the problem and fix the reason for rejection and re-efile your return. If your return is accepted by the IRS, you must prepare, print, sign and mail an amended tax return form 1040X to correct the problem. 

DO NOT change your original tax return until you start the amended return. If you have already changed it from the way it was originally filed and accepted, you must change it back before you start the amended return. Wait until you receive the refund from your original return before beginning your amended return to make sure you enter the correct amount. An amended return cannot be efiled. Here is an FAQ to help you:                                                                  

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed


6 replies

Level 15
June 4, 2019
If you did not itemize deductions on your 2015 federal tax return, you do not need to enter the state tax refund on your 2016 federal tax return. If you did itemize and need to enter it, post back for amending instructions.
Level 2
June 4, 2019
unfortunately, I did itemize and therefore need to amend.  Thx for help
Level 15
June 4, 2019

If your return is rejected by the IRS, you can correct the problem and fix the reason for rejection and re-efile your return. If your return is accepted by the IRS, you must prepare, print, sign and mail an amended tax return form 1040X to correct the problem. 

DO NOT change your original tax return until you start the amended return. If you have already changed it from the way it was originally filed and accepted, you must change it back before you start the amended return. Wait until you receive the refund from your original return before beginning your amended return to make sure you enter the correct amount. An amended return cannot be efiled. Here is an FAQ to help you:                                                                  

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed


Level 2
June 4, 2019
Thanks, Texas Roger!