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1. We already got the IRS unemployment refund. But when we go to amend on TT it does not reflect the unemployment refund received and so the amended return is asking for a larger refund ($656) than we are due now ($200). Is there no way to fix that online?  Or does IRS just take care of that on their end?   Amending  when the IRS has corrected the return is a little messy. See all the steps below ...

 

2. When we use "tools" to view the amended return, the instructions say to mail it in. I thought it could be e-filed in turbo tax?  When you are done amending the correct way you should be able to efile it in the FILE tab. 

 

3. Is there a way to e-file the amended federal return and not file an amend state return since the original state return does not need to be changed because they already refunded the unemployment tax exclusion amount?  You choose to efile the fed and mail the state ... then DON'T mail it.  

 

1) undo the amendment  and remove any other changes you may have made after filing ... if not make the corrections and then look again

 

How do I cancel or undo an amended return in TurboTax Online?

If you started amending your tax return by accident and would like to cancel the amendment:

  1. Open your return if it’s not already open.
  2. In the left menu select Cancel amend.
  3. Select Yes, I want to cancel my amended return.

 

 

How do I cancel or undo an amended return in the TurboTax CD/Download software?

If you started amending your federal return by accident and would like to cancel the amendment, follow this process to correctly "unamend" your federal return:

  1. Open your return.
  2. Switch to Forms Mode (Windows instructions | Mac instructions).
  3. In the left pane, select Form 1040X.
    • Windows: After the form is generated in the right pane, click the Delete Form button at the bottom of the window.
    • Mac: From the Forms menu, select Remove Form 1040X.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the 1040X from your return
  5. Important: Go back through the TurboTax interview and undo any changes you made after you selected the option to amend your 2018 return, as merely deleting the 1040X will not undo those manual entries for you.

State Amendments

The best way to "unamend" your state return is to go through your state return from the beginning and keep your eyes peeled for amend-related screens or questions.

The amend question usually appears right at the beginning or towards the end of the state interview (never in the middle).

Correct any entries that have to do with an amended return, e.g.:

  • Answer No when asked if you want to amend;
  • Clear any amend-related checkboxes;
  • Delete entries in the tax year field.
  • Note: In a few state programs, you actually have to answer Yes to the amend question so you can revisit the screens that contain the information you want to delete.

If you still can't get rid of your state amendment form, try clearing your state return and starting over.

 

 

2)  review the return ... does it now show the return as changed by the IRS 

 

3) if so  log out and start the amendment process again ... this should solve your issue  ... when you are done review the 1040X for accuracy ...

 

 

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. 

 

On line 18 should be the amount of your original refund you received.

 

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