How do I amend/correct 2441?

[drewc555]

I entered the wrong information in Box 12 of Form 2441 under dependent care benefits.  I didn't receive any dependent care benefits.  I set some aside through my employer but didn't file the form soon enough to receive the benefits so they were forfeited.    How do I amend 2441 or should I file an amedned 1040x?

[DoninGA]

You will have to amend the tax return to change the tax return that was filed with the incorrect Form 2441.

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

[Critter]

Box 12 should be the amount in box 10 of the W-2   and then box 14 should show the amount forfeited ... so is it box 14 that needs fixing ?    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2441.pdf

[drewc555]

Yes, it's box 14.  I apologize for not being more clear.  I saw the dependent care benefits in box 12 as what I didn't get correct and wrote the post.  I didn't realize box 14 was related to forfeiture.

[Critter]

As mentioned above you will amend the return  ... in doing so you will revisit the Day Care credit section to make that entry ... go slow and read the screens.