https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561712#M635439 i really don't want to have to file my amend by mail. thanks! Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:44:52 GMT SpringForward 2026-03-09T08:44:52Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561712#M635439 i really don't want to have to file my amend by mail. thanks! Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:44:52 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561712#M635439 SpringForward 2026-03-09T08:44:52Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561801#M635458 <P>Amended returns are filed on paper.</P> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:52:55 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561801#M635458 ee-ea 2022-03-09T00:52:55Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561821#M635463 <P>You cannot efile a return with a change in filing status per the IRS rules ... print, ink sign and mail it in.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:58:28 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561821#M635463 Critter-3 2022-03-09T00:58:28Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561822#M635464 <P>You can efile a 2021 amended return. &nbsp;See step 10 for Online versions.</P><P><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-return/help/how-do-i-amend-my-2021-return/00/2544441" target="_self">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-return/help/how-do-i-amend-my-2021-return/00/2544441</A>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>But I seem to recall there are certain situations that you can't efile like changing the status. &nbsp;Or how did file the original return? &nbsp;Was it efiled and accepted?</P> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:59:25 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561822#M635464 VolvoGirl 2022-03-09T00:59:25Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561829#M635465 <P>Really? Because i just saw this on IRS website:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>"Can I file my Amended Return electronically?</P><P>If you need to amend your 2019, 2020 and 2021&nbsp;Forms 1040 or 1040-SR you can now file the Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return electronically using available tax software products."</P> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:02:05 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561829#M635465 SpringForward 2022-03-09T01:02:05Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561845#M635466 <P>Ugh! Yes i efiled via turbotax but yes i am trying to amend my filing status from head of household to single so i guess that is why turbotax is telling me that i have to mail in the amend filing. Thanks so much!! IRS website sucks. So bummed.</P> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:06:34 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2561845#M635466 SpringForward 2022-03-09T01:06:34Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2910770#M695867 <P>SO CAN YOU E FILE THIS OR NOT?</P> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:18:07 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-household-why/01/2910770#M695867 Juliajoe 2023-02-25T14:18:07Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-househol/01/2910994#M695890 <P><SPAN style="background: var(--ck-color-mention-background); color: var(--ck-color-mention-text);"><a href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5206892">@Juliajoe</a></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>It is correct that with available tax software products, you can now <A href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/amended-return-frequently-asked-questions#:~:text=Yes.,tax%20year%202021%20and%202022." target="_blank">e-file an amended return</A> for 2021. However, TurboTax is not one of those products where this is available.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>With TurboTax, you would need to <A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US" target="_blank">print and mail</A> your amended 2021 tax return.</P> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:24:27 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-i-need-to-amend-my-2021-return-i-need-to-change-to-single-status-instead-of-head-of-househol/01/2910994#M695890 TiffanyL 2023-02-25T16:24:27Z