Lost my tax files and now I can't e-file my amended return?

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February 16, 2024
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I am using desktop version of Turbotax and e-filed my 2023 returns 2 weeks ago. I've already received my federal refund.

I just received a late 1099-DIV form and now I need to file an amended return.

Unfortunately, my PC crashed and I lost my Turbotax files. Therefore, I had to re-do my 2023 return before being able to amend it.

Now I'm trying to e-file my amended return but Turbotax is telling me I can't because I didn't e-file the original 2023 return (even though I did). I'm guessing because I don't have the original 2023 Turbotax files, the program doesn't know I e-filed it.

I'd rather e-file than print whole bunch of pages and mail it in for obvious reasons. Is there a way I can "trick" Turbotax to think I e-filed my return?

next_mileniumAuthor

Level 4

Can anyone please help?

next_mileniumAuthor

Level 4

I just talked to Turbotax support and they said it may be a delay between their system and IRS. They recommended I wait couple of weeks before trying to e-file my amended return again.

VolvoGirl

Level 15

I don't think that will work. You needed to amend the actual efiled return .tax2023 file. Maybe you can see if this file will update as filed. For the Desktop program you have to check the filing status inside the program. Open your return and go up to menu item

File > Electronic Filing > Check Electronic Filing Status

Then save your return with the status. Go to File-Save.