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unable to e-file for amended

reellyliang — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:22:11 GMT

I used turbotax Premier version on window to file tax return. Then I realized I made some mistake, then I prepared an amended tax return. When I try to do e-file, it says "unable to e-file", "It looks like you've prepared a federal amended return form 1040X. It also looks like you haven't e-filed the 1040 through TurboTax. To e-file the 1040X through TurboTax, you must have e-filed the 1040 through TurboTax.".

When I click the "Check E-file Status", I can see my federal and state tax returns were accepted successfully. Please advise what I should do. Thanks.

Re: unable to e-file for amended

MichelleLO — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:22:17 GMT

Please reach out to TurboTax Customer Support as your issue would be best resolved with one-on-one support.

What is the TurboTax phone number?

Re: unable to e-file for amended

Tabby1843 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:28:49 GMT

How long ago did you e-file your original return? It takes 3-4 weeks for the IRS to "process" your return. Acceptance of e-file returns does not equate to having it processed or reviewed by the IRS.

Re: unable to e-file for amended

reellyliang — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 02:49:59 GMT

It's about 2 weeks since I filed original tax return. I already received refund from both Federal and State.

Anyway, I had to re-do it for amended tax return, this error is gone. I encountered another error "We can't e-file your return because we are unable to locate the attachment at / attachment/Form1116ScheduleB.pdf. Please go back and re-attach it. Then try e-filing again". I had to follow the instruction here to e-file successfully: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-2021-form-1116-schedule-b-carryovers-can-t-efile/01/2572598/highlight/true#M245489