How do I file an amendment

[sweetpea71996]

I filed my taxes without realizing my step parent was claiming me on his taxes, he has not filed yet, but says he will have to pay in tremendously if he does not claim me. Should I file an amendment to change my return?

[Tonita]

You should not try to amend your return until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund or your payment has cleared.  Amended returns do not “catch up” to your original return and replace them;  they are processed as two separate returns.  

Amended returns have to be printed and filed by mail.  It can take the IRS up to 12 weeks or longer to process them.   If you are due a larger refund than on your original return, your amended return should only show the difference and you will receive a separate check for it.  If you owe money on your amended return, it will show only the new amount owed, you will have to mail a check with the return.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ below for more information.

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