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Can I amend my return to include the QOC. I did not include the overtime pay when I filed

tsnow989 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:59:36 GMT

I got my qoc after I filed. Can I amend this?

Re: Can I amend my return to include the QOC. I did not include the overtime pay when I filed

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:49:43 GMT

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.

Sometimes—not always— the IRS corrects your mistakes, while they are processing 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

The Form 1040X is scheduled to be available on February 26. The date is subject to change, so check on 2-26 to see if it is ready. Before that, do not change anything at all on your return.

Re: Can I amend my return to include the QOC. I did not include the overtime pay when I filed

Vanessa A — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:25:22 GMT

Yes,. If you did not claim the Overtime deduction and you qualify for the deduction, then you can Amend Your Return to claim it. The amended forms are not quite ready yet, but you can use this tool to see when they become available. Since this is an above the line deduction, depending on your tax situation, you may or may not see a difference in your refund. If you do not, then you would not need to amend the return. You can then go to the delete a form section and delete the 1040X.

To qualify the following must apply:

You must be a non-exempt employee eligible for Overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
The Overtime must be on hours worked OVER 40 hours. (if you live in a state where OT pay is required after 8 hours, this does not apply)
Only the premium or .5 over your hourly rate is deductible.
Overtime must be paid at more than your regular hourly rate.
Your filing status cannot be Married Filing Separately
Your income must be less than $150,000 if you are single or $300,000 if Married Filing Jointly.

A few notes amount amending

You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
The refund calculator will start new at $0. The new number you see will be the number you now owe or the extra you will get back. This number takes into consideration the amount of your refund or payment in the original return.

Select your product below and follow the instructions.

Amend TurboTax Online

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