Once the amended return is available, and if the IRS accepts your return as you filed it, (did not reject it as indicated by xmasbaby0, see the instructions below.
If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.
- You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
- You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
- Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.
- The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
- Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
- You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment
Select your product below and follow the instructions.
Amend TurboTax Online or TurboTax Desktop - continue to check back until the IRS is accepting amended returns.
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