Should I amend my 2024 federal tax return? I accidentally put information on schedule 8812 part-2 b so it shows we are residence in Puerto Rico?

h_c2021 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:29:28 GMT

Re: Should I amend my 2024 federal tax return? I accidentally put information on schedule 8812 pa...

JohnB5677 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:32:37 GMT

Possibly, you will have to correct the return, but you must wait until the IRS has completely processed it.

You may get a tax notice requesting clarification.
- You an then correspond with the IRS to resolve the Mis=Posting.
Your return may be rejected.
- In this case you would go back into the return and make the correction.
- No amended return is required.
The IRS may accept your return.
- In this case you will have to amend it,

If you have to make changes to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.

You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. 
The refund calculator will start ‌at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

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