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It says I’m getting a lot less than what I should, and I wasn’t asked some of the questions I was last year having to do with foster care. Is there a way to take it back?

jbarber167 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:01:35 GMT

Re: It says I’m getting a lot less than what I should, and I wasn’t asked some of the questions I...

ErnieS0 — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 16:20:46 GMT

You can’t take back a return that’s been accepted by the IRS, but you can amend your 2021 if you think something is not right.

See How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year?

Generally, to claim a refund, you must file an amended form within 3 years after the date you filed your original return or within 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.

Re: It says I’m getting a lot less than what I should, and I wasn’t asked some of the questions I...

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 16:26:59 GMT

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner. The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.” The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.

If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally. You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself. Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

The Form 1040X you need will not be available until late February.