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If you did not file a 2023 tax return then use zero as your AGI or choose the answer that says you did not file a 2023 return.   Do you need to file a 2023 return, though?   You can still file a 2023 return, but you have to file it by mail.

I filed my Federal return, and 30 minutes later it was rejected (via Turbo Tax). It said it wouldn't take my money until my claim was accepted.    I checked my credit card and there is the $511, I owe Federal and the $12 Fee AS PENDING. NOW, I corrected the return and went to re submit and it asked me for my credit card info again?   I decided to Print/Mail my return and mail a check, so not to be billed on my card 2x's.   BUT, my question is Will the IRS cash my check and get the money from my Credit Card (that is still currently pending) ?   I am thinking I will call my credit card and have it refused...........................   Thank you.   JS

Here is how to get started with the amended tax return. You can correct the college credit using the procedure at the bottom of this post.   Wait for the original return to be completely processed. Here are steps to amend a current tax return.   TurboTax Online On the Tax Home screen, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and select the year you want to amend. Select the Amend (change) return dropdown,  Then Amend using TurboTax Online.  If you're told to amend your return via TurboTax Desktop, follow the steps for TurboTax Desktop instead. Continue through the screens, Make the changes you need to make, and carefully answer the remaining questions to finish amending your return. How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year?  Select Tax Tools You may have to minimize both the Federal and State options by clicking the Down Arrows on the Sidebar. You will then clearly see Tax Tools Click the arrow to up to see additional options Once you can work on Tax Tools On the drop-down select Tools There will be 3 or 4 green boxes Select Topics Search Type the College credit name This will bring up the entry section for the form Continue through the interview.  

Thank you. That's helpful. I added the $6500 to a traditional IRA in my 2023 amendment, so I'm not sure if Turbo Tax transmitted the 8606 in that amendment or if I need to manually.   Just to confirm, I will enter the $6500 as basis for previous non deductible contributions prior to 12/31/2023 even though I contributed to it in early 2024 (for the 2023 tax year)?