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Return/returnheader/filingsecurityinformation/totalpreparationsubmissionts-data in the return is missing or invalid. please double check your entries. What does this mean

I ammended my taxes from 2020 and got rejected with this code. what does this mean, and how can i find out what information is missing?
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Return/returnheader/filingsecurityinformation/totalpreparationsubmissionts-data in the return is missing or invalid. please double check your entries. What does this mean

What are you trying to do?  If you tried to e-file an amended 2020 return, your problem is that you cannot e-file it.  The only way you can send it in is by mail.  Print it, sign it, and mail it in.

 

 

Only certain paid tax pros can still e-file past year amended returns. You cannot e-file an amended return that you prepared yourself using TurboTax.  Your 1040X must be printed, signed and dated in ink, and then you need to mail it in.  Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it, since you will have a long wait for it to be processed.

 

 

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six to nine  months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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