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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  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

You shouldn't have to pay to amend.    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  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

NO that advice was wrong.  You do not need to amend your return or amend his return.  Your return is right and done.  Open his return.    On his return, Go to Personal Info Click Edit by his name Continue to the 3rd screen and check the box  

The link below will provide the steps to find the question on your son's return so you can select he has been claimed as a dependent on another tax return. How do I indicate I can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return? @CRS1985 

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  Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

I called into turbotax support. They had a web session with me and were unable to find the root cause. They said it doesn't look like a turbotax issue but probably something on the minnesota state side that was triggering this. I'm not sure why this happened all of a sudden this year for the first time. I've been filing my taxes with turbotax for many years and have never run into this. My tax situation hasn't changed recently either. Unfortunately, I had to give up and manually mail my state tax return in at the post office. Hopefully next year I'll be able to e-file or find out why I can't. It would be great if turbotax could build in some better diagnostics to alert the user to the root cause in the future. Thank you!

There are filing errors and review errors. If it is preventing you from moving to FILE and actually filing your return then you need to enter your state and zip code in that section. The IRS looks at the college name, foreign checkbox and amount. @jbc624 

If TurboTax is stuck at the final step, try these steps:   Clear cache and cookies  Log out of TurboTax, restart your device, and log and back in Use a different browser (e.g., switch from Chrome to Edge). Try a different time of day when there may be lower "traffic" When we approach the filing deadline, there is higher server traffic, which can significantly impact the tax filing process by causing system slowdowns, application errors, and potential delays in submission for both individuals and tax professionals.  

What is the error?  Can you give us more information?   You can try these things:   Log Out Completely: Before doing anything else, click Sign Out in the TurboTax menu. Clear Cache and Cookies: This removes old, "corrupted" data that might be confusing the website. Use an Incognito (Private) Window: This is the most effective "quick fix" because it launches the browser without any saved history or extensions (like AdBlockers) that often interfere with tax forms. Check Pop-up Blockers: TurboTax often opens forms (like the 1099 PDF) or payment windows in a separate pop-up. Look at the right side of your address bar for a small icon with a "red X"—click it and select "Always allow pop-ups from Intuit." Restart the Browser: Close all open windows of your browser entirely and then reopen it.   Most TurboTax errors happen because the browser is trying to use an old "session" from a previous visit. By clearing the cache or using Incognito mode, you force the browser to establish a brand-new, secure connection with the Intuit servers.

You are likely being charged for TurboTax Deluxe because your tax return requires forms not covered by the Free Edition, or you inadvertently selected add-on services.    For example, itemizing deductions, reporting income items such as unemployment or stock sales would require an upgrade from Free Edition. If you selected an add-on service such as audit protection, Expert Assist or other Expert assistance, this could have caused an upgrade.   See this help article for more information.   See this help article for instructions to downgrade your product, if your return qualifies for Free Edition, you didn't use any Expert services, and you have not yet filed. You would have to clear the return and start over.