topic How can I file for an 2018 amendment return that was not filed on turbo tax. in After you file

How can I file for an 2018 amendment return that was not filed on turbo tax.

dnolavarria — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:04:50 GMT

Re: How can I file for an 2018 amendment return that was not filed on turbo tax.

VolvoGirl — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:57:21 GMT

To amend a return done by another company or by hand, you would first have to fill out a new return in Turbo Tax like you were doing it for the first time and hopefully come out with the same results as your original filed return. Then when it exactly matches what you filed and amounts are the same for every line on the 1040 tell Turbo Tax you want to file by mail and print out the original return so TT thinks it was filed, then you can do the amended return.

For a current year return you can use either the Online version or the Desktop CD/Download Software. It would be easier to use the Desktop CD/Download program,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download

If you want to amend a prior year return you would have to buy the desktop version of Turbo Tax. You can buy the prior year desktop versions here....
http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products.jsp

Re: How can I file for an 2018 amendment return that was not filed on turbo tax.

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:29:51 GMT

if you used a paid preparer and the change was due to their error, request that they file for free an amended return. let it be their problem not yours. Obviously if you haven't paid for the original they will demand payment first

if it was self prepared using other software, it would be advisable to see if you can amend through that software. less likely of an error being made when trying to recreate the original return in TT

note that amended returns must be mailed. use a delivery method that allows for proof of delivery or even better allows you to track it.