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If the IRS accepts your tax return you will have to amend the return to change your dependency status.   You will have to wait for the IRS to either Accept or Reject your filed federal tax return. If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again. If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 12 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return. Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS. See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk

Here's how to get all the forms and schedules.   TurboTax Online: Sign in to your TurboTax Account. Scroll down to the "Your tax returns & documents" section. Select the specific tax year you need. In the left-hand menu, select Tax Tools > Print Center. Select Print, save or preview this year's return. The Key Step: Look for a checkbox or dropdown that says "Include government and TurboTax worksheets" or "All forms." Click View/Print to generate the full PDF, which will now include every schedule (like Schedule C, D, or E) and the internal worksheets.   TurboTax Desktop: If you used the software installed on your computer, you must open the specific program for that year (e.g., open the TurboTax 2024 app). Open your saved .tax file. Go to File > Print. In the print window, select the radio button for "All forms and worksheets." Choose "Save as PDF" to keep a digital copy with every detail.  

Open your tax file and go to File. Proceed to the screen, "Review Your Federal Filing Choices". Review your Identifying Information (AGI). If you filed a prior year return, you must enter the Prior Year AGI for the Taxpayer (and Spouse if applicable). Do not use the tabs at the top of the screen to exit this interview. Once you have made the necessary corrections, you may resubmit this return for electronic filing. If the reject continues, you may need to print and file this return by mail.

You will need to delete all forms related to this. Besides the ACA explanation, look for form 8962 and any related worksheets.    If you are using: TurboTax Online: see How do I view and delete forms in TurboTax Online? TurboTax Desktop: On the top right, there is a FORMS button. Click on FORMS. Locate the form you want to delete. Click on the form name. Below the form, bottom left, select DELETE FORM button. Always use extreme caution when deleting information from your tax return.  There could be unintended consequences.   

Any update? My “where’s my refund” updating this morning and is back in the “Return Received” status. The note says they are reviewing the return and to allow 60days. Planning to call IRS this morning and confirm whether the finally received the money. 

The IRS and state tax agencies are processing large quantities of filed returns, which may cause a delay of several days for payment processing.   Please note that the IRS or state agencies might debit your payment after the actual deadline, and banks may require additional time to post these transactions to your account.   You won't incur late payment penalties provided that your return or extension was filed by Apr 15, 2026 and your chosen payment date was on or before that same day.   If a debit doesn't appear in your account within 7 to 10 days of your return being accepted, you should contact IRS e-file Payment Services at 888-353-4537 or reach out to your state tax agency. If duplicate payments were received by the IRS, you must contact them directly to request a refund. Creating an IRS Individual Online Account is often the most efficient way to manage your tax information.    Taxpayers with a valid SSN or ITIN can use this portal to:   Monitor balance due and review payment history. Organize, schedule, or cancel payments. Access tax transcripts and digital notices. Establish or view existing payment plans. Verify and save bank account details for future use. Review data from previous returns, such as AGI. Electronically sign authorizations and power of attorney documents from tax professionals.

When you are filing an amended return (either Federal or state), part of the reconciliation at the end of the process is to enter information about any refunds you have already received or payments you have already made.  That way those amounts are taken into account when determining the overall refund or balance due from filing the amended return.   @Tez67 

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    Your refund could be offset. The IRS and State Governments have the ability to offset a refund to pay for certain past due debts.  You generally will receive a letter stating what the offset was for.    The IRS provides a toll-free number, (800) 304-3107, to call for information about tax offsets.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

When you file your return, in the personal info section, it asks can anyone claim you as a dependent on their return?  You will need to check that box and then when asked if they did say yes to that question as well.     To get there select Personal info>>edit then continue through until you get to the dependent questions.