I filed single and need to change it to married, filing separate. How to I fix it once taxes have been filed?

amenle89 · ‎January 20, 2021

DoninGA · ‎January 20, 2021

Once a tax return has been filed it cannot be changed, canceled or retrieved

You will have to wait for the IRS to start accepting or rejecting 2020 tax return on February 12, 2021
If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again.
If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS, it cannot be e-filed. The IRS will take up to 16 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.

Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.

See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577

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DJS · ‎January 20, 2021

You can't change it once you've files your tax return. If your tax return is rejected for some reason then you can make the change and resubmit your return. However, if it's accepted then you'll have wait until it's been processed and then file an amended tax return (1040-X). Please see the following about how to file an amended tax return.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/amend-return/how-to-file-an-amended-return-with-the-irs/L6kO691...

Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute legal or tax advice.
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I filed single and need to change it to married, filing separate. How to I fix it once taxes have been filed?

After you file

After you file