Get your taxes done using TurboTax

You will have to amend using the TurboTax 2023 Desktop software.  

To start a Form 1040_X in TurboTax you can use the instructions below. ‌

If you used TurboTax Online, you will

1.  log in to your account.
2. On the "Tax Home" screen scroll down to "Your Tax Returns & Documents " and 
3. Select the year you want to amend
4. Select "Amend" (change); return dropdown, then
5. "Amend using TurboTax Online" 
6. Continue through your screens and make the necessary changes
7. Answer all follow-up questions carefully

If you used our TurboTax Desktop (CD) 

1. Open TurboTax Desktop for the year you are amending (i.e. if you are amending a 2023 return, you must use the 2023 software)
2. Select “Amend a filed return” under "Need to Amend a Filed Return?"
3. Select "Amend" for the return you want to amend (if it is not an option select "Find a Tax File")
4. On the screen "Do You Need to Change Anything Else" make the changes you need to make
5. Answer all of the follow-up questions
6. Follow the TurboTax prompts to prepare your amended return
7. Select "Save as" from the "File" menu to save a copy of your amended return.

If you're amending your return for 2023 or earlier, you need to print and mail your amended return. Follow these instructions to amend a prior-year return.

You can use this IRS tool to determine if you should amend your tax return, click here and select "Begin" to enter your information. It will ask you questions about your issue.

Three weeks after mailing your amendment, you can start tracking it at Where's My Amended Return? on IRS.gov.

Click here for how to file an amended return.

Click here for additional information on Form 1040X.