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Looks like one of my dependents got deleted by accident how do I add it on after it was filed

mfuscellaro87 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:24:19 GMT

Re: Looks like one of my dependents got deleted by accident how do I add it on after it was filed

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 06:29:53 GMT

Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my return now?” If you did that, you cannot do anything to fix it yet. You have to wait for the email that tells you if your return was accepted or rejected. The IRS will begin to accept/reject e-files on January 29, so your email will come on or after 1-29.

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner. The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.” The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.

If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally. You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself. Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

Re: Looks like one of my dependents got deleted by accident how do I add it on after it was filed

LeticiaF1 — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 23:28:31 GMT

As xmasbaby0 mentioned, if the return was already filed, you will have to wait to see if it either gets rejected or processed by the IRS. If the return gets rejected, you can go back and add your dependent. If the IRS accepts your return, you will need to wait until it is fully processed by the IRS to file an amended return.

Here are the steps to follow to add a dependent:

Open or continue your return in TurboTax.
Select My Info in the menu.
Select the Add another dependent button if you need to add someone.

The amended return forms for 2023 are not available as of today. Here is a link with more information on when forms are available.

When will my individual tax forms be available in TurboTax?

@mfuscellaro87