SusanY1
Expert Alumni

After you file

First understand this is just a minor mistake, not a huge one, and it is fixable and doesn't involve any fines.  

 

I will be happy to help you understand the steps needed to take it from here. 

 

What is currently on file for you is a Form 1040 with the income of 0, and a refund of 0.  You need this information to prepare your amended tax return, which is how you will fix this.

 

The amended tax return is the only way to resolve this, but you will have to mail in the amended return. 

 

 

You will need to start with a blank tax return - full of zeros - and walk all the way to the end including the reviews.  This requires either deleting all of your information except the Personal Info or starting over in a new account. 

 

Tell TurboTax you wish to file this return by mail and generate a copy of the blank return for your records.  This sets up the first step necessary to amend your return. 

 

After this, you will need to log out and back in (if using online program), or close the program and open it back up.  Then select the option "I need to amend a return that has been filed and accepted." 

 

Once the program indicates that it is amending the return, enter your actual tax data. This will create the tax return in the proper format on Form 1040X for you to print and mail.  

 

Keep in mind that you have until July 15, 2020 to timely file this return if you owe tax - and 3 years to file it if you are expecting a refund. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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