topic No VA determination yet? in Tax help for military filers

How to file taxes with a disability severance pay from the military?

michimish — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:17 GMT

When were you separated and have you applied for (or rece...

ToddL — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:19 GMT

When were you separated and have you applied for (or received) a VA disability rating?

July of 2016 and I did apply for a VA disability rating....

michimish — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:20 GMT

July of 2016 and I did apply for a VA disability rating. I was medically separated.

No VA determination yet?

ToddL — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:25 GMT

No VA determination yet?

I have everything done. And VA made a determination last...

michimish — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:26 GMT

I have everything done. And VA made a determination last May.

I need to add the attached sample screens - give me a moment

ToddL — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:27 GMT

I need to add the attached sample screens - give me a moment

Can part of this be done through Turbo Tax or all documen...

michimish — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:28 GMT

Can part of this be done through Turbo Tax or all documentation has to be mailed to the IRS?

You can do all of this in TurboTax but will have to file...

ToddL — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:30 GMT

You can do all of this in TurboTax but will have to file your return by mail so you can attach the cover letter and VA Award

So fill it out on TurboTax and print it to file the retur...

michimish — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:32 GMT

So fill it out on TurboTax and print it to file the return by mail? Is that correct? Also what does the cover letter look like?

I attached a sample "1040X_-_COVER_LTR....)

ToddL — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:33 GMT

I attached a sample "1040X_-_COVER_LTR....)

Hope this was helpful!

ToddL — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:38 GMT

Hope this was helpful!

I'm sorry! I didn't see it. Thank you very much!!!

michimish — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:41 GMT

I'm sorry! I didn't see it. Thank you very much!!!

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5770505

ToddL — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:44 GMT

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5770505

This is my first time filing since getting my severance,...

marcydiaz — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:45:45 GMT

This is my first time filing since getting my severance, are you saying that after I do everything online and submit my return through TurboTax, i also have to print it out and mail it to the IRS? Also is there a place to submit my supporting documents online? Or is that why print and send?

This is my first time filing since getting my severance,...

marcydiaz — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:27:09 GMT

I have the same exact question as marcydiaz.

ablitzd — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:27:12 GMT

I have the same exact question as marcydiaz.

Actually, after reading it again, it reads as if you only...

ablitzd — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:27:14 GMT

Actually, after reading it again, it reads as if you only file your taxes by mail, with the supporting documents, if you are doing an amendment to already filed taxes. So, If you went and filed your taxes already, but forgot to add in the Separation pay, you have up to three years to file an amendment to your already filed taxes.

Paperwork (documentation) is needed whether you are 'fixi...

ToddL — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:27:18 GMT

Paperwork (documentation) is needed whether you are 'fixing' it on your current year return, or amending a prior year return. You cannot attach supporting documents to an e-filed return - you have to print and file by mail, along with the supporting documents from the VA.

Thank you for the clarification TurboTaxToddL.

ablitzd — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:27:20 GMT

Thank you for the clarification TurboTaxToddL.

Just for some clarification this is saying if I got out i...

independentMOM — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:27:22 GMT

Just for some clarification this is saying if I got out in April and got my severance pay taxed then when I fill out my taxes I can get that taxed money back if my injury was service connected?