topic Does it mean I'm receiving $180 back extra after adding/amending my charitable donation for church to my taxes? in Deductions & credits

Does it mean I'm receiving $180 back extra after adding/amending my charitable donation for church to my taxes?

lisalwilmore-yah — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:59:48 GMT

Re: Does it mean I'm receiving $180 back extra after adding/amending my charitable donation for c...

Cynthiad66 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:32:29 GMT

@lisalwilmore-yah - YES. If after adding a deduction for Charitable Contributions to your return and the results said $180.00 refund then yes..

When you amend a tax return, it can take up to 16 weeks to process even if you e-file. If you file an amended return, you should still get the refund figured on the original return. Then, if your refund is larger due to the change, you'll get the difference between the original and amended amounts.

Re: Does it mean I'm receiving $180 back extra after adding/amending my charitable donation for c...

Critter-3 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:36:11 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.

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 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. return.

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

See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2021 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed/00/25588