You have to amend the 2018 and the 2019 prior to claiming any losses because you have to compute to see if the losses were used in the year they were created.
Create the amended for 2018 first so that it will flow to 2019 which will then roll to 2020, if applicable. Good thing is that TurboTax will allow you to amend Free if the original return was filed with TurboTax
If your e-filed return was rejected (you got a specific reject code), go here instead.
Looking for a prior year return? Go here.
You can amend e-filed returns if they've been accepted; paper-filed returns may be amended once they've been mailed.
If your e-file is still pending, you won't be able to make changes until the IRS either accepts or rejects it. Don't know your e-file status? Here's how to look it up.
Select your tax year for amending instructions:
Keep in mind: You have 3 years from the date you filed your return or 2 years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment.
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