Please be aware that you had to upload or enter your 2020 W-2 on your 2020 tax return.
But when you get to the Earned Income Credit Section TurboTax will ask you if you want to use your 2019 earned income instead of your 2020 earned income (see the steps below). Please be aware this is only possible if your 2019 earned income was more than your 2020 earned income.
- Login to your TurboTax Account
- Click on the Search box on the top and type "EIC"
- Click on “Jump to EIC”
- Answer the questions until you reach the screen "Do you want to use last year’s earned income?"
- Note your current refund amount using your 2020 earned income at the top of the screen.
- Click "Yes", enter your "2019 Earned Income" if the field is blank and click "continue".
- Compare the new refund amount using your 2019 earned income with the previously noted refund amount using your 2020 earned income.
- If your new refund amount is lower click "back" and then select "No" for the "Do you want to use your 2019 income to calculate this credit instead?" question.
Please see What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Credit (EIC or EITC)? for additional information.
If you have already filed your return but need to make changes then you will need to see if your return gets accepted or rejected.
- If your return gets rejected by the IRS, then all you have to do is make the changes on your return and refile.
- If your return gets accepted by the IRS, then you have to file an amended return (1040X) to make changes. But you might want to wait until your refund or payment is processed. Please be aware that you can e-file your 2020 amended federal tax return, but most states require amendments to be printed and filed by mail.
Please see FAQ How to amend a tax return for instructions.
Please see the links below when Form 1040X is available:
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