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1040X for 2020

Radran — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:13:59 GMT

The IRS allow for e filing of amended individual tax returns for years 2019, 2020 and 2021. I have a 2020 amendment but when I go to file it says I must do it by paper copy. What gives.

IRS site info:

Can I file my amended return electronically?

Yes. If you need to amend your 2019, 2020 or 2021 Forms 1040 or 1040-SR you can now file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return electronically using available tax software products.

Additionally, amended Form 1040-NR and amended Form 1040-SS/PR can now be filed electronically for tax year 2021.

Re: 1040X for 2020

DoninGA — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 23:26:41 GMT

Your 2020 TurboTax program is telling you that it cannot e-file your tax return because it is after the date for e-filing a 2020 tax return, ie October 15, 2021.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for e-filing an amended return (it is for tax year 2021 and has not yet been updated for tax year 2022) - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/e-file-1040x-amend-return/L9t...

For years prior to 2021, you'll need to print and mail your amended return. Follow these instructions to amend a prior-year return.

Re: 1040X for 2020

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 23:28:35 GMT

No you cannot e-file the amended 2020 return. It has to be filed by mail. Only certain paid tax pros can still e-file prior year amended returns. Since you used TurboTax the only way for you to file it is to print it, sign and date it in ink, and mail it in.

Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it since you will have a long wait.

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: 1040X for 2020

Radran — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:55:34 GMT

I ask because I filed a paper copy. But gotten no response from the IRS. The IRS website, Where My Return shows the return was Received 2/15/2022, Adjusted 9/23/2022, and Complete 10/14/2022. I'm due a refund. But to date I have not received any paper (or electronic) notification nor a refund check.

When I call the number and extension on the IRS web site, I've been disconnected 4 times, put on hold for 45 minutes and then disconnected. When I reached someone they could not complete helping me because they could not find my return and had to log off due to their shift being done and computer system shutting down.

Any suggestions on how to get the IRS to respond?

I considered refiling electronically but that does not seem to be an option with TurboTax.

Re: 1040X for 2020

fanfare — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:05:59 GMT

you are not the only one waiting for a check after getting "completed" months ago.

@Radran