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I believe I messed up on my taxes for 2018, and I would like to stop the filing. It still says it is pending. Is it possible to do this? And how?

jenna-nelson2009 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:35:15 GMT

No. Once the tax return is e-filed it cannot be changed,...

DoninGA — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:35:16 GMT

No. Once the tax return is e-filed it cannot be changed, canceled or retrieved.

The IRS will not accept (or reject) returns until Jan 28....

macuser_22 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:35:18 GMT

The IRS will not accept (or reject) returns until Jan 28.

If you filed, it is like dropping it into the mail - you cannot get it back if accepted by the IRS or state.

To amend your 2018 tax return:

-- First, *wait* to see if your return has been accepted or rejected by the IRS or state. DO NOT do anything until you receive the accept or reject e-mail.

-- If rejected, you can correct and re-send your return.

-- If accepted you should *wait* until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or conformation that any tax due has been paid. (If you file an amended return while you first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time). In addition, if the IRS makes any change on your original return, you might end up having to amend the amendment – a sticky process that can take a year or more).

-- Then you can start the amend process.

-- Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.

See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed

You can check the status of your amended return here but allow 3 weeks after filing for it to show up:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

Re: I believe I messed up on my taxes for 2018, and I would like to stop the filing. It still says it is pending. Is it possible to do this? And how?

Jennifer 2 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:20:49 GMT

Hello my 2019 taxes was rejected because my gross income was 0 I didn't mean to put that in now what do I do

Re: No. Once the tax return is e-filed it cannot be changed,...

Jennifer 2 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:33:38 GMT

Hello this is the first time I got my taxes rejected my gross income for 2018 I actually put in 0 for my 2019 taxes so what happens now im going to be charged by I RS for this mistake

Re: No. Once the tax return is e-filed it cannot be changed,...

macuser_22 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:52:53 GMT

@Jennifer 2 wrote:

Hello this is the first time I got my taxes rejected my gross income for 2018 I actually put in 0 for my 2019 taxes so what happens now im going to be charged by I RS for this mistake

No. Simply correct the error and re-rfile.

Re: I believe I messed up on my taxes for 2018, and I would like to stop the filing. It still says it is pending. Is it possible to do this? And how?

Jalisa37 — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:00:48 GMT

believe I messed up on my taxes for 2019 and I would like to stop the filing. It still says it is pending

Re: I believe I messed up on my taxes for 2018, and I would like to stop the filing. It still says it is pending. Is it possible to do this? And how?

DoninGA — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:26:31 GMT

@Jalisa37 wrote:

believe I messed up on my taxes for 2019 and I would like to stop the filing. It still says it is pending

Once a tax return has been e-filed it cannot be canceled, retrieved or changed.

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.