topic Re: Amend return in After you file

Amend return

ElizarT — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:40:29 GMT

Hello,

I have recently filed my 2025 tax return and I had made a mistake when declaring my status. I filed as a primary when I still do not qualify as an independent. I wish to amend my return; however, when I attempt to on TurboTax Online, it says that the section to amend the return is not ready. Will this section be available soon? Should I look for another alternative for amending my return?

Thank you for your time.

Re: Amend return

DoninGA — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:42:23 GMT

The Form 1040-X for amending a 2025 federal tax return is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 02/19/2026

You will have to wait for the IRS to either Accept or Reject your filed federal tax return.
If the return is rejected you can make the necessary changes and e-file again.
If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 20 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.

Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-curr...

Re: Amend return

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:52:26 GMT

If someone else's e-file is being rejected because you made a mistake when you said you could not be claimed, they do not have to wait for you to amend. Waiting will not help them at all. They can file the return that claims you as a dependent by mail, since the IRS will not reject a mailed return, or they can get an IP PIN to try to e-file their return that claims you. You still must amend----no matter what they do to remedy their problem--- but they do not need to wait for you.

GET IP pin in order to e-file if your dependent’s SSN was claimed on another return

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-steps-to-help-prevent-refund-delays-by-accepting-duplicate-dependent-returns-with-an-ip-pin-for-2025-filing-season-taxpayers-encouraged-to-sign-up-soon-for-ip-pin-online-account

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

Re: Amend return

ElizarT — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:29:44 GMT

It is still not available. What should I do?

Re: Amend return

DoninGA — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:32:33 GMT

@ElizarT There is nothing you can do.

The Form 1040-X for amending a 2025 federal tax return is estimated to be available in TurboTax on 03/04/2026

Not until the IRS updates the Form 1040-X instructions for tax year 2025 can TurboTax provide a 2025 Form 1040-X.

Current IRS Form 1040-X instructions are for tax year 2024 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf

IRS Draft Form 1040--X instructions for tax year 2025 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/i1040gi--dft.pdf