After you file

You will have to recreate the original return exactly as it was filed as part of this process.

For 2017, you can amend your income tax return using TurboTax Online. See TurboTax Online Product Guide.

For tax years 2016, 2015, and 2014, you must use the TurboTax CD/Download software. 

  • Order the software, install it on your computer, and prepare your desired year tax return as usual. 
  • You'll need to file a conventional paper return, as e-filing 2016 or older returns are no longer available in TurboTax.
Three weeks after mailing your amended return, you can start tracking it at the IRS Where's My Amended Return? tracking tool. Please allow at least 16 weeks for the IRS to process your amended return.

Processing times for amended state returns vary from state to state. If it's been more than 12 weeks since you mailed your amended state return, and you haven't heard anything, we suggest you contact your state tax agency.