@Ohh2kevin You made quite a mistake. The current online software is ONLY for preparing and filing a 2018 return, so if you used that and entered 2017 income, your tax return is all wrong. If you get really lucky and the return is rejected then you can make corrections to it and enter your 2018 income into that software instead of the 2017 data that you used, and re-submit it with 2018 income on it.
Check the e-file status
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/
If the return was accepted by the IRS you have to WAIT until it is fully processed and THEN you can amend it and prepare a 1040X to enter your 2018 information. Do not try to do anything with your 2018 income yet. You cannot file a 2018 return now because the IRS has a 2018 return for you--even though it is wrong.
As for filing a 2017 return, you can still do that using the correct software program. You will need to purchase and download the 2017 software and then the return has to be mailed. It cannot be e-filed.
Online preparation and e-filing for 2017 is permanently closed.
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2015, 2016, or 2017 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign, and mail the return(s)
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Note: The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac. It cannot be used on a mobile device.
If you have to amend later: (And remember--it is too soon to amend now. You have to let the IRS process that wrong return first).
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed?...
A 1040X cannot be e-filed. It must be printed and mailed. It will take about 3-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return. It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.
Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:
https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1
https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2566895-what-does-it-mean-to-amend-a-return
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