I'm amending 2021 in the desktop Turbo Tax version. Because I originally filed with a bookkeeper and not Turbo Tax, I know I need to manually write my return in before actually doing the amendment in Turbo Tax.
My problem is deciding which one is right:
- Should I put the information from the return my bookkeeper filed OR the information the IRS later changed by themselves?
If I put the bookkeeper's information, the Turbo Tax numbers don't match what he gave me. He had typos affecting my income, expenses, and daughter's birthday, making her much older. And those are the problems I've caught so far.
If I put the IRS' information, the taxes I owe goes from $2,014 to $6,214. The thing is, I just paid off the outstanding balance. The IRS rightfully charged me for the $4,200 COVID credit the bookkeeper assumed I hadn't received. But if I go this route, do I write the payments into the first Turbo Tax draft or on the second one that is actually considered the amendment draft?
Keep in mind, the changes I need to make are to:
- Update head of house hold to married filing jointly.
- Update the EIN for a 1099 but not the amount paid.
- And maybe claim the adult child credit + the tuition I paid if possible.
- Update my daughter's date of birth.
Any and all help is welcomed.
Thank you!
