@ocstioc You are correct, if you go into your return now to make changes, your refund meter will reset to $0. As Michelle stated above please follow the How to Amend your return FAQ.
If you have already e-filed or mailed the return, then you will need to wait until the IRS has accepted or rejected that return before you can make any changes. You can amend your return to make changes.
If they reject it, then you can make the needed changes and re-submit the return. How do I fix a rejected return?
If they accept it, then you will need to wait until you have received your refund, if applicable, and then amend that return to make changes, if needed. Amended returns have to be printed and mailed in and take up to 16 weeks to be processed.
If accepted, wait until you have received your refund or taxes due paid, then you can go here for instructions on amending your return.
For more information, please see the link below on how the refund math works on Amendments: How does the refund math work on amendments?
