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After you file
Yes. You need to amend the tax return for the year in which you received the income reported on that 1099R. Eventually the IRS will send you a letter if you do not report the income--it was reported to the IRS.
A 1040X cannot be e-filed. It must be printed and mailed. It will take about 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://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend
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‎August 27, 2020
1:24 PM