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If my 2018 return was rejected and never amended could this interfere with the 2020 stimulus payment?

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xmasbaby0

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If your 2018 return was rejected and you did not follow up to fix it or mail it in, then it has never been filed at all--so the IRS has nothing for you for 2018. Get it into the mail ASAP.

You do not "amend" a return that has never been filed in the first place--but you might need to make corrections or additions. Do not click on anything that says "amend."

If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2018 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac (not to a mobile device).

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online

If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.

They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday-Friday.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number

If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late. If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe. Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.

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