It is very possible that the unemployment exclusion will have no affect on the return so did you complete the amendment correctly ? Even if you are not going to file the 1040X you can use it to see the change to the bottom line if you wish. So did the program or you add the exclusion before you started the amendment process ? Is column A the same as the original return ? Look at Sch 1 line 8 ... is the exclusion amount listed there ?
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.
On line 18 should be the amount of your original refund you received.
Then you will see your extra refund on line 22 OR the new balance due you need to pay on line 20.
