How to file taxes with a disability severance pay from the military?

[ToddL]

When were you separated and have you applied for (or received) a VA disability rating?

[michimish]

July of 2016 and I did apply for a VA disability rating. I was medically separated.

[ToddL]

No VA determination yet?

[michimish]

I have everything done. And VA made a determination last May.

[ToddL]

I need to add the attached sample screens - give me a moment

[michimish]

Can part of this be done through Turbo Tax or all documentation has to be mailed to the IRS?

[ToddL]

You can do all of this in TurboTax but will have to file your return by mail so you can attach the cover letter and VA Award

[michimish]

So fill it out on TurboTax and print it to file the return by mail? Is that correct? Also what does the cover letter look like?

[ToddL]

I attached a sample "1040X_-_COVER_LTR....)

[ToddL]

Hope this was helpful!

[michimish]

I'm sorry! I didn't see it. Thank you very much!!!

[ToddL · Accepted solution]

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5770505

[marcydiaz]

This is my first time filing since getting my severance, are you saying that after I do everything online and submit my return through TurboTax, i also have to print it out and mail it to the IRS? Also is there a place to submit my supporting documents online? Or is that why print and send?

[marcydiaz]

This is my first time filing since getting my severance, are you saying that after I do everything online and submit my return through TurboTax, i also have to print it out and mail it to the IRS? Also is there a place to submit my supporting documents online? Or is that why print and send?