Unable to Submit 2024 Amended Return Redirected to 2025 Tax Screen

[vamsikrishna9]

Hello,

I filed my 2024 federal tax return electronically and later realized I forgot to include royalty income.

I can see the amend (Form 1040-X) option for 2024 in TurboTax Online, and I was able to complete the amendment by adding the royalty income. However, when I click “File”, the system redirects me to the TurboTax 2025 tax filing screen instead of allowing me to submit the amended return.

Could you please help clarify:

1. Why the amendment submission is redirecting to the 2025 tax screen?

2. Whether I can still mail the amended return (Form 1040-X) since my original 2024 return was e-filed?

3. If mailing is required, should I print and mail only Form 1040-X or the entire amended return package?

Thank you for your assistance.

[PatriciaV]

1) It's possible your return isn't eligible for e-filing.

2) Yes, you can print and mail an amended return even if you e-filed the original return.

3) TurboTax should include instructions on how to mail your amended return, including which forms are required.

For more information, see:

• Can I e-file my federal Form 1040-X amended return?
• Can I e-file 2024, 2023, or earlier tax returns?
• How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year?

[vamsikrishna9]

Thank You for your respones. I have completed amend through 2024 desktop version and printed all package comes with amend. I have still few questions . Please respond

1. But I want to make sure how IRS issue refund as I don't see any my direct deposit details on 1040X form ?

2. do they issue by check for amend?

Thank You

[PatriciaV]

If you electronically file a Form 1040-X for tax year 2021 or later, you may request your refund be directly deposited into your checking or savings account. Otherwise, the IRS will send a check to the address on the return.

[vamsikrishna9]

but I need mail 1040X-form for 2024 as I cant efile through turbotax . In this case how can i request IRS to deposit my amend refund through direct deposit ?.

[DoninGA]

@vamsikrishna9 

Amended tax returns that are mailed are not eligible for direct deposit of a tax refund from the amended return.  The IRS will mail a refund check to the address on the amended return.