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I forgot to upload any back-documents.

Susanlbagley — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:34:51 GMT

I finished my taxes on turbo tax, was so relieved I just hit send. No back up has been attached. Also, I found a form with some forgiven credit card debt of 1,300.

Do I have to file the dreaded Amended Return? I really need my refund- I lost my job and my Unemployment Account is wrapped up in Identity Fraud so I cannot access any funds there.

Should I wait to hear from the IRS? Should I contact them? Should you contact them? I’m so annoyed at myself. I was so burnt out when I finally finished, that I prematurely send them.

Please help ASAP.

Thank you,

Susan L B

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Re: I forgot to upload any back-documents.

JohnB5677 — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:32:12 GMT

You should be patient and wait until the IRS has completed the processing of your return. They may pick up on the $1,300 and you can make the adjustment with them directly.

If they don't notice, they will probably wait 2.5 years to notice (3 years is the statute of limitation) They will then send you the bill with penalties and interest attached. So you should bite the bullet and do an amended tax return.

Re: I forgot to upload any back-documents.

rjs — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:38:51 GMT

You do not attach backup documents to your tax return unless you have one of the very rare situations for which the IRS specifically requires an attachment. If the IRS wants any backup, they will send you a letter asking for it.

TurboTax cannot contact the IRS on your behalf, but there is no need to contact them at this point.

I suggest that you edit your post to remove the partial Social Security number and your birth date. This is a public web site that anyone can view. Your phone number and email addresses were automatically removed by the software. To edit the post, click the three dots in the top right corner and select "Edit Message."