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Changing filing status

jnewkirk09_ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:50:54 GMT

Hello,

i just recently made a mistake on my taxes. I originally filed independent on my taxes by mistake and then within 24 hours i amended it online and filed as a dependent. I still need to send in my amendment form through the mail but how will this process work? Will my parents be affected with filing their taxes until I send this in through the mail? Can I contact the irs ahead of time to correct this?

Re: Changing filing status

MarilynG1 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:47:52 GMT

You can't amend your return online; an Amended Return has to be printed and mailed in.

It does not 'catch up' with your originally filed return and correct it. It takes several weeks for the IRS to process an amended return.

Since you filed your return as a non-dependent, your parents will not be able to Efile their return, as your SSN was already Efiled on your return.

They will need to print and mail in their return.

Click this link for more info on Amending Your Filed Return.

Re: Changing filing status

jnewkirk09_ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:51:17 GMT

Okay. So I will still receive my original refund amount? Will it take my parents a long time to receive their refund if they have to send theirs through the mail?

Re: Changing filing status

jnewkirk09_ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:51:48 GMT

@MarilynG1 Okay. So I will still receive my original refund amount? Will it take my parents a long time to receive their refund if they have to send theirs through the mail?

Re: Changing filing status

jnewkirk09_ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:03:24 GMT

@MarilynG1 Also, when can i send in my amended return in the mail? Do i have to wait for my original refund to be deposit or can I do it now?

Re: Changing filing status

MarilynG1 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:44:30 GMT

Yes, you will still receive your original refund amount.

Wait until you receive it before mailing your Amended Return.

It will take about 6-8 weeks for a mailed return to be processed.

Re: Changing filing status

jnewkirk09_ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:21:08 GMT

@MarilynG1 Ok thank you! Last question, i forgot to report a side hussle income with the 1099 form in addition to making that mistake on my filing status. How would i fix this/ make sure that I send the money to the irs in a timely manner? Or can i use a different efile site to seperately report my 1099 information.

Re: Changing filing status

DianeW777 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:06:57 GMT

You must fix everything on the amended return. TurboTax will have an amended return ready for e-file later this month which I would recommend since paper filing will take much longer.

First use the instruction provided in the links below before you start the amendment process AND if you have already mailed an amended return you start with that as though it was the original return.

How to amend (change or correct) a return already filed (and accepted at the IRS)
- Review the information here to be sure you need to amend your return.
Steps to amend my 2020 return

The 1099 side hustle income is considered self-employment. Report that income using the steps below once you begin the amendment.

To set up your business:

The name of the business is usually your name, if there is no separate business location the business address is your address.

Open or continue your return.
Search for schedule c > Press enter > click the Jump to link in the search results.
Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?
- If you've already entered self-employment work and need to enter more, select Add another line of work.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
- Schedule C Information (for more details)