After you file

Ok ... if you are switching filing status from Single to MFJ then it can be complicated especially if the other spouse had also filed incorrectly.   Once both original returns have been fully processed you can choose which one of the filed returns you will amend  to add all the other spouse's information ... only amend ONE return. 

Some entries will either need to be made on the paper form you will have to  mail in   or in the FORMS mode in the downloaded version.   So choose the downloaded option to amend the return.  Changing the filing status means you will NOT be allowed to efile the amended return.  

Now if you have started the amended program AFTER you made changes you MUST undo those changes and start over again.  

Look at the form 1040X …

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. If you paid nothing already then this line should be zero.

On line 18 should be the amount of your original refund you received.  If you have not received your refund yet then you need to wait for it.  If the refund changes from what you expected then this line must reflect that change.

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