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Level 2
posted Feb 21, 2021 8:06:55 AM

Trying to E-file amended 2019 return

I am trying to e-file an amended 2019 tax return.  I can get all the through the e-filing process until the system asks for a filing date.  When I input today's date, it says the date has to be between 1/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.  Does this need to be fixed? According to the IRs you should be able to efile an amended return

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Level 15
Feb 21, 2021 8:07:53 AM

Yes, but you cannot do so on TT.

Level 2
Feb 21, 2021 9:47:08 AM

can turbotax 2020 amend the 2019 return?

Level 15
Feb 21, 2021 9:49:03 AM


@docyak wrote:

can turbotax 2020 amend the 2019 return?


No.  You have to use the 2019 Form 1040-X to amend a 2019 federal tax return

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a 2019 tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-do-i-amend-a-2019-return-in-turbotax/01/1238456

Level 2
Feb 21, 2021 11:58:19 AM

So TT2019 can no longer efile a 2019 amended return. Is there a way I can take the info and e-file myself?