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2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

panamax — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:27:45 GMT

I am using Windows Desktop Version of Home and Business.

I have been using Turbo Tax since 2004.

I did click on Amend a Filed Return (Refile a Return That Has Been Accepted by the IRS).

The process was simple. The printed product makes it confusing because the cover sheet in the second block

says,

" Your amended tax return - Form 1040-X. Remember to sign and date the return.
Be sure to attach all forms or schedules that changed to your amended return."

BUT

The first viewable page is a1040-SR, not a 1040X.

Above that page there are 2 blank pages.

Could it be that is where the 1040X is supposed to be and the program has a bug or has not been updated?

That is the only sense I can make out of this. Need a Turbo Tax tech employee to look at this and provide an answer, PLEASE.

Thanks

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

user17738614950 — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:24:05 GMT

I am having the exact same problem I went through the amend process and when I look at the file, there is no 1040-X form, only the 1040. This needs to be fixed by Intuit.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

CatinaT1 — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:25:54 GMT

Are you still having this issue?

If you are using desktop software you may need to do a manual update. Try clearing your Cache and Cookies and then try this link instructions.

If you are using the online software, Clear Cache and Cookies.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

user17738614950 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:36:42 GMT

I cleared the cache and cookies and performed the manual update. I am still getting the same outcome. The amendment shows my 1040-SR and there is no 1040-X

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

CatinaT1 — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:26:58 GMT

This is because of the Adobe Acrobat software needed for the PDF. You will need to download a free software (like Adobe Acrobat) so you can see the pdf.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

dkissel — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:32:42 GMT

Same thing. Seems nothing works in TurboTax. Never experienced so much pain in one tax year. Desktop version. Amended return, says to print 1040x, and guess what, nothing but blank pages where I'm guessing they are supposed to be generated. On hold now for support 10-15 minute wait. We'll see if that is accurate.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

dkissel — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:11:39 GMT

Update. Spoke with customer support rep. Was told that the 1040x should be there (duh!). When opening the .pdf form, two pages where the 1040x are supposed to be are blank. She had me just continue and efile not attempting to resolve why it didn't generate the form as it is supposed to. I submitted both the fed and state which she said I can do, although the instructions say I must print and send. Upon final e-file, I saved a copy of the amended return, and the 1040x pages are blank. So much for customer support. Problem is not resolved, but I'm hoping my amended return was sent properly. Who knows.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

LeticiaF1 — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:09:13 GMT

This is usually a PDF viewer issue, try the following to troubleshoot your issue:

Try using a different browser.
Save the PDF Go > to file > Print > Microsoft Print to PDF > then print the new file
Disable “Print in grayscale/black only” if the PDF is white text on dark background
Update/repair Acrobat: Help > Check for Updates; then Help > Repair Installation (Windows).
Clear print spooler (Windows): 1) Win+R > services.msc 2) Stop “Print Spooler” 3) Delete files in C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS 4) Start “Print Spooler”

Let us know if these do not correct your issue.

@dkissel

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

user17727222841 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:32:29 GMT

I have the same problem, 1040x is not showing when printing amended return, just 2 blank pages. It is not an adobe viewer issue; all the other pages/forms show up fine. In a separate chain I had this response below? But is it really true that Intuit knows about it an is working on a fix, any ETC? Sound like customer support does not know about the issue.

user[phone number removed]

New Member

Is anyone else not seeing form 1040X on the print preview for amended return? This is on WIndows desktop turbotax 2025

3 weeks ago

gshumaker

New Member

Same issue - 2 blank pages where 1040x should be

2 weeks ago

SharonD007

Employee Tax Expert

Your experience is a known issue in TurboTax and we are working to resolve it as soon as possible.

As soon as we have a resolution for you, it'll be shared on Community.

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2 weeks ago

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

user17727222841 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:46:04 GMT

I did download a new Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and mentioned below, that then the 1040X did show up; it must only be compatible with new version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. But also generates and error "An error exist on this page. Acrobat may not display the page correctly. Please contact the person who created the PDF document to correct the problem."

When you are in Forms mode, go to the black banner then click File and then Print from the dropdown. On the popup, it will say that Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is recommended for viewing or printing the PDF. There will be a link to the website to download that program.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

Savadab — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:31:47 GMT

Using TurboTax 2025 Deluxe.

I had this exact same issue today, March 28, 2026. I had to file two amended federal returns, one for me and one for my daughter. Neither PDF included Form 1040-X. Instead, there were two blank pages before the revised 1040. I these blank pages were the Form 1040-X.

To get a copy of the 1040-X, I went to the print section of TurboTax and used the "Specific Forms", "Form Only" and checked the box next to Form 1040-X. I tried saving a PDF of it, but again it didn't show. Next I tried printing it, and although the print preview didn't show it, when I clicked on the printer button in the upper right corner, it brought up the normal print preview screen for my printer, and it showed the 1040-X. I was able to print it, then scan it in order to save it as a PDF file.

A lot to go through when it should have been an easy task to perform directly from TurboTax.

panamax — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:27:56 GMT

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

lonestarjacket — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:53:22 GMT

SAME PROBLEM but also the amount calculated is incorrect for the additional tax.

PLEASE STOP telling people trivial delay tactic recommendations. (Clear Cache and Cookies, etc. etc.)

Something is severely broken in the desktop software at least for Amended Returns.

Mine shows a large tax already owed from the start (instead of going to zero as it should and is stated it would.)

I also don't get a 1040X in the printout but rather just a copy of the original filed return. But the bigger problem is the math doesn't work for the delta tax amount.

I have been using TurboTax for over 25 years and it isn't my first time filing amended returns either. I am a software engineer myself, so I am disappointed in the Tech Support delay tactics to avoid admission of obvious bugs.

The only acceptable answer is estimate of when the bug will be fixed and will the software automatically adjust or we need to re-enter the changes.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

LeticiaF1 — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:49:36 GMT

I would like to take a deeper look at this. However, I need a diagnostic file which is a copy of your tax return that has all of your personal information removed. You can send one to us by following the directions below:

TurboTax Online:

Sign into your online account.
Locate the Tax Tools on the left-hand side of the screen.
A drop-down will appear. Select Tools
On the pop-up screen, click on “Share my file with agent.”
This will generate a message that a diagnostic file gets sanitized and transmitted to us.
Please provide the Token Number that was generated in the response.

TurboTax Desktop/Download Versions:

Open your return.
Click the Online tab in the black bar across the top of TurboTax and select “Send Tax File to Agent” *
This will generate a message that a diagnostic copy will be created. Click on OK and the tax file will be sanitized and transmitted to us.
Please provide the Token Number (including the dash) that was generated in the response.

*(If using a MAC, go to the menu at the top of the screen, select Help, then, “Send Tax File to Agent”)

@lonestarjacket

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

zaldo1 — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:44:23 GMT

It worked---You Da Man !!

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

mostlywind — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:21:21 GMT

I am having the same problem trying to amend an accepted 2025 file. Blank pages, only

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

CatinaT1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:06:36 GMT

Not sure what problem you are having, but you could have a pdf reader problem. Do you have Adobe Reader on your computer?

If you want to make changes or add a document 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 new 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

Select your product below and follow the instructions.

Amend TurboTax Online

Amend TurboTax CD/Download

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

mostlywind — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:53:55 GMT

Thank you for the quick response, but you totally answered the wrong question. I thought I had attached my email to a string with the same problem, which is why my stated problem was brief. If it didn't work that way, then I apology.

The problem I and others are having is after we complete making a 1040X in TurboTax and go to print it, the page is blank. Not just a blank form, but a white screen with nothing on kind of blank.

It isn't a PDF problem. We have all tried that and deleting cache, etc.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

user17727222841 — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:35:42 GMT

Intuit Turbotax support team,

Here is what I did to reproduce the issue with blank 1040X on amended return. I am using TurboTax desktop 2025 on WIndows 11 OS. The default PDF viewer in Windows 11 is Microsoft Edge. I am able to successfully view pdf files from all applications, TurboxTax pdf files from previous years and my original 2025 tax year return using the default PDF viewer in Windows 11 is Microsoft Edge. When doing an amended return the 1040X pages are blank when viewing the PDF with the default PDF viewer (all other pages within the return PDF file are visible). I then downloaded free adobe acrobat reader and installed it, the 1040x pages are then visible for that same pdf file (it did pop up a message that "the PDF file file has errors, contact the the creator of the PDF file to correct the problem", fixing this issue may allow the default pdf viewer to work ). I then uninstalled adobe acrobat reader and again the 1040x pages were blank. So if intuit support\software developers want to reproduce the problem, try uninstalling adobe acrobat reader and you will likely see blank pages where 1040x will be when trying to do an amended return.

Re: 2025 1040X not Visible when Printing Amended File, Why?

scimburke — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:16:00 GMT

I just had a customer change their default browser to firefox and the pdf is visible for them now.