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New Member
posted Feb 18, 2026 1:25:04 PM

Amend tax return

If my son amends his federal through efile will it automatically efile state for Georgia through TurboTax?


Also, once his amending process goes through to allow adding him as a dependent for

me to claim, can I amend my federal and state via efile or does it have to be done through snail mail.  It would be for 2025 taxes. Thanks.

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 19, 2026 5:38:34 AM

No, amending a federal return on TurboTax does not automatically e-file a Georgia state return. 

  • Georgia requires amended returns to be printed and mailed.
  • Select "File by Mail" in the TurboTax file section for your state return, as TurboTax Support indicates Georgia amended returns must be mailed.

Yes, once your son's amended return is accepted, you can then claim him as a dependent if he qualifies.

New Member
Feb 20, 2026 6:45:06 AM

Hi John, thank you. Will I be able to amend my return through efile aftert my son’s amended return fully gets processed? 

Level 15
Feb 20, 2026 9:43:43 AM

@user17714495370 Waiting for your son to amend his return will not help you e-file this year at all.   Your choices are to file your return that claims him as a dependent by mail --- since mailed returns are not rejected.  Or get an IP PIN to try to e-file.   Either way, his amended return will take four or more months to be processed and will not be in the system in time for you to e-file.  

 

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

 

 

Employee Tax Expert
Feb 20, 2026 6:26:12 PM

Yes, you will be able to e-file your 2025 amendment through your TurboTax account once your son's amended return indicating that someone else can claim him has been fully processed.

 

Refer to the TurboTax articles: Amending Your Income Tax Return and How to Correct Federal Tax Returns for additional information.

 

You can check the status of your amended tax return at Where’s My Amended Return?