Will my amended refund only be for the dependent I added on? I noticed my other dependents name was also on there after I filed and it has already been accepted.

[lauren_schneider]

I am just trying to make sure I didn't mess up somewhere and if I did how do I correct it. I feel like the amount it showed was high for 1 child but I also haven't gotten any of the stimulus checks or anything for the dependent I added on, so I figured maybe it was like a back pay type thing.. I didn't think the irs or TurboTax would approve it if it wasn't right but I just want to check.

[GeorgeDenseff]

Your amended return should show all of your dependents for that year.  The original dependents and the ones that you added when you amended.  

[Critter-3]

Look at the form 1040X …

Column A should have the figures from the original return, Column C the corrected figures and Column B the differences between the other 2 which needs an explanation on page 2 of the form 1040X.

If you completed it correctly you will see an entry on either line 16 OR 18:

On line 16 should be the amount you paid with your original return. If you paid nothing already then this line should be zero.

On line 18 should be the amount of your original refund you received.  If you have not received your refund yet then you need to wait for it.  If the refund changes from what you expected then this line must reflect that change.

Then you will see your extra refund on line 22 OR  the new balance due you need to pay on line 20.

[Opus 17]

You should file one amended return that lists all your correct information.  If you have more than one thing to correct you must include everything.

We can't see your tax return.  There are three documents you should print out and review.

1. Your original tax return

2. Your new tax return

3. the 1040-X that comes with your new tax return.

First, review your new tax return to make sure it is accurate.  Compare with the old return if needed.  Then, look at the 1040-X, which is a summary of the changes.  It's basically just an addition/subtraction problem with lots of rows, you should be able to follow the math.

For 2020 only, adding a child dependent could be worth at least $3100, possibly more if you are low income and qualify for EIC.

However, it may be useful to know why you are adding a child now, and why you did not claim them before.  There might be reasons why the IRS would not pay out for a new dependent.