topic How can I change a finished tax return? I don't need to amend since I haven't filed, but there's no option in Turbo Tax to change the "completed return" in After you file

How can I change a finished tax return? I don't need to amend since I haven't filed, but there's no option in Turbo Tax to change the "completed return"

jaredoutcalt — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:34 GMT

My wife discovered a substantial charitable contribution that I want to add but Turbo Tax doesn't allow me to adjust the unfiled return

Re: How can I change a finished tax return? I don't need to amend since I haven't filed, but there's no option in Turbo Tax to change the "completed return"

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:21:53 GMT

If you have NOT e-filed yet---you can get back in and make changes by clicking on Add a State. You do not have to really add a state return, but that trick will let you back in to make additions or changes before you e-file.

Re: How can I change a finished tax return? I don't need to amend since I haven't filed, but ther...

AliciaP1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:59:42 GMT

If you tried to e-file and received a rejection, you can change your return with xmasbaby0's method. As long as you haven't e-filed yet you can change your return information with the following process.

In TurboTax Online you can follow these steps:

Log in to your TurboTax Online account
On the Hi XXX, Let's keep working on your taxes! screen, click Deductions & Credits then click Review/Edit
Scroll down to Charitable Donations and click Show more
Enter your donation information as it applies then click Review in the black menu bar on the left

To change your return in TurboTax Desktop you can follow these steps:

Open your TurboTax Desktop program and open your return file
Click the Federal Taxes tab and Deductions & Credits
Select I'll choose what I work on
Scroll down to Charitable Donations
Enter your donation information as it applies then click the Review tab at the top

@jaredoutcalt

[Edited 02/08/23 | 8:59 AM PST]