@ zhiyingxol wrote:
Thank you for the help. I apologize if I didn't state my situation clearly. To clarify,
1. I mistakenly filed an original 2024 return as Form 1040X (when it should have just filed with my W-2 form) , and when I first filed the original 2024 return, it prompted me to mail it instead of allowing me to e-file.
2. So in an attempt to fix this and enable e-filing, I amended the return (incorrectly assuming it would allow e-filing and switch to W-2)
Now, I'm not sure where I am in the process—whether I am stuck in the amendment process when I shouldn't be filing Form 1040X at all. Can you advise on how I can correct this and proceed with e-filing my return properly? (maybe Form 1040-NR?, not sure....)
TurboTax may say "filed" if it thinks you planned to mail it, even when it hasn't been actually filed. But if you have printed but haven't actually mailed anything or efiled, then you have only "prepared" the return and haven't actually "filed" anything at all--which is good--until you get all this straightened out.
When preparing an original return, you should have never seen any mention of a Form 1040X at all. It sounds like somehow when you were preparing your original return, you started an amended return (Form 1040X) by mistake. I left you instructions above on how to cancel an amended return (Form 1040X) using the left column menu, and then revise your return to its original condition. However, since then you have now added an additional twist in the conversation. You have now also stated something that may be an additional problem. See below:
Now all of a sudden you quickly mention a Form 1040NR. You hadn't mentioned anything like that before, so its mention really confuses things and could throw another wrench into the mix. Why did Form 1040NR come into your mind? A 1040NR is for "non-resident aliens for tax purposes." Please answer the following questions to help determine if you need Form 1040NR instead of a Form 1040:
- Are you a USA citizen or not a US citizen?
- If not a US citizen, then citizen of what country? (or do you have dual citizenship?)
- If you are not a US citizen, what dates were you in the USA, and what visa were you under, or do you have a green card?
- Are you married?
I'm not a tax expert, but a fellow user. Once you answer those questions, I'll see if one of the forum tax experts who are experienced in international filing can tell you what to do. TurboTax is only for US citizens and filers classified as "resident aliens for tax purposes." If it turns out that you are classified as a "non-resident alien for tax purposes" and have to use Form 1040NR, then the TurboTax program cannot handle that form, but has an affiliate (Sprintax) that can do it.
Also see this IRS article:
Determining an individual's tax residency status
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-an-individuals-tax-residency-sta...
