IF you filed and return is pending, please wait... if it is rejected, use steps below to change:
To change Overpayment option:
- Log back in to your return (if not already there).
- Click on Orange box 'Take me to my return' (if shown).
- Click Federal Taxes tab.
- Click Other Tax situations tab.
- Select Apply Refund to next year and make your change.
- Delete the amount of refund that is in the box to apply to next year's taxes.
IF the return is accepted:
You have plenty of time to reverse the situation.
First, wait about a week after you've received confirmation that your
e-filed return was accepted (or 2-3 weeks after mailing, if you
paper-filed).
Then, visit or call your local IRS office
(fastest) or call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to explain that you want
your applied refund transferred back to the current tax year.
You'll get your check refund in approximately 3-4 weeks. Electronic deposit is not available in these cases.
[Edited 4/05/17]
