When i filed i forgot to add my unemployment benefits?

[Mikegz805]

So now what u got return do u have to amend?

[DaveF1006]

Yes, you will need to amend your 2020 return and report your unemployment benefits.

1. Log into Turbo Tax assuming you use Turbo Tax online
2. When you reach the landing page, scroll to the bottom where your tax returns and documents are.
3. Select 2020, and click on the option to amend and change return.
4. Answer the questions about why you are amending
5. Once you begin working in your return, your refund monitor will reset to 0. 
6. Go to federal>income and expenses>Unemployment>show more
7. Unemployment and paid family leave>start

[Valerie 611]

I have filed my UI thrue mail while i did my return thru e- file ??

[KathrynG3]

The tax return must be completed only once. Any changes must be tied to the original filing. It cannot be sent in separately.

You will need to change what has been sent if:

• The original return was e-filed before the unemployment earnings were reported,
• Then, the Unemployment Income Form 1099-G was received and mailed in separately. 
  • The IRS already has a copy of Form 1099-G. They will not make adjustments to your return if something was completely left off.

To fix this and to begin amending the return, follow these steps:

Step 1: Officially report the Unemployment Income as received by amending (changing) the return:

• With your tax return open after having filed the return, you will be at Tax Home. 
• Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and Show.
• Select Amend(change) my return and follow the prompts. 
  • Add your unemployment income. Inside TurboTax, go to the search box and enter 1099-G and select the Jump to link from the search results.
  • See this article for more details: Where do I report a 1099-G for unemployment or paid family leave?
    • New Exclusion of up to $10,200 of Unemployment Compensation | Internal Revenue Service
    • Regarding your state, see TurboTax article: How is my state taxing unemployment income?

For more details, see: How do I amend my 2020 TurboTax Online return?

• Amending the federal return can be done electronically once Form 1040-X becomes available soon. However, unless you live in Georgia, Michigan, New York, or Vermont, any state amended return must be paper filed.

[Valerie 611]

Does IRS re-math it after tax break effect on march 11 ..the irs were suppose to do it ??

[DoninGA]

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@Valerie 611 wrote:

Does IRS re-math it after tax break effect on march 11 ..the irs were suppose to do it ??

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Go to this IRS website for information on the unemployment compensation exclusion - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-begins-correcting-tax-returns-for-unemployment-compensation-income-...

Also see these IRS website for more information -

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-treatment-of-unemployment-compensation

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2020-unemployment-compensation-exclusion-faqs

[MullinsPhyllis]

 i want to correct information on my account i have not filed yet

[SweetieJean]

@MullinsPhyllis Just go back to the original data entry screen for the item that needs fixing, and correct it there.

[MullinsPhyllis]

HELP i HAVE NOT FILED YET.  I need to correct information BEFORE I FILE

[DoninGA]

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@MullinsPhyllis wrote:

HELP i HAVE NOT FILED YET.  I need to correct information BEFORE I FILE

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Just go back to the section of the program where you need to make the correction.