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I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

kmtrabert04 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:06:16 GMT

The software did a great job calculating all of the corrections and preparing the forms for amended returns (Both Federal and State). However, I'm having issues trying to submit/transmit the files.
For the 2019 amended return - I'm getting an error "Correct Your Signature Date" and it wants a submission date prior to 12/31/20 versus today's date. (Same issue for 2020)
For 2021, the error is "The Intuit Electronic Filing Center is closed for the 2021 Tax filing season".
I really don't want to file paper if e-filing is the preferred options!
Thanks!

Re: I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

Bsch4477 — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:01:39 GMT

You have to mail those returns.

Re: I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:15:34 GMT

E-filing is closed for all of those tax years. The only way to send them in is by mail. Mail each one in its own envelope.

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return. During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six to nine months or more for many amended returns. Do not expect quick results from amending. When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check. They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns. You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

Re: I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

Critter-3 — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:01:21 GMT

Only some professionals using a professional program can efile anything at this time. All DIY programs have closed for efiling any amended returns.

Re: I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

fanfare — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:06:19 GMT

Congratulations on satisfactory results from TurboTax amendments. That's unusual.

How to file:

Do not include your old 1040 nor your revised 1040 because the Form 1040-X reflects any changes there and becomes your new tax return.

With 1040-X, include any new/corrected document only if it shows federal tax withheld, and include in order only those Sequence Numbered tax forms and Schedules that changed or were added due to your amendment.
Attachment Sequence Number is on all the forms and Schedules that come after 1040.
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If you are using TurboTax you have to do this by visual comparison. The program won't break out those pages for you.

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Mail to the address shown for your location in the most recent Instructions for Form 1040-X.

@kmtrabert04

Re: I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

NCperson — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:12:17 GMT

@kmtrabert04 - and once you mail the amendments, figure a good 6 months until they are processed.

The IRS is woefully behind on processing amendments, but it is not as bad as it was back in June time frame.

Re: I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

kmtrabert04 — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 22:54:14 GMT

Thanks for the information - I appreciate your help! I guess I'll get printing ...

Re: I am trying to e-file amended returns for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in Turbo Tax Premier. How do I get past the date restrictions when trying to submit?

kmtrabert04 — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 22:55:56 GMT

Thank you! That explains the error.