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Mom7298
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Adoption credit

I filed my taxes last year and did not put the correct number in the credit carry forward line. I put the previous years carry forward # which was 6,101. The current years amount was 3,273. Lines 15/16 are 2,887. I went to do an amendment and am having a hard time pulling the file from last year probably because we had to wipe my computer clean. From what I've seen online I'm wondering if an amendment isn't necessary if I go forward with this years tax return and make sure I use the correct #s which would be 386 For the credit carryforward on line 13. I read that if it's an arithmetic errors the IRS would find it and send you something saying they fixed it. I've not received anything. But since it's just a credit number. Is it necessary for me to redo the whole tax return in order to amend since I cannot pull the tax return from my computer from last year? I had bought the software last year on sale and did not sync it to my turbo tax online acct. I had been using for years so I lost my return info when wiping my computer clean. I have a PDF version but it will not let me upload it. Thank you 

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BrittanyS
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Adoption credit

It is best to correct errors prior to the IRS making corrections for you.  This can reduce penalties and interest charges.  If you choose to amend, you can follow these steps in TurboTax:

 

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines. 

 

  • You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
  • You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
  • Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.
  • The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
  • Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
  • You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

Select your product below and follow the instructions. 

Amend TurboTax Online 

Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

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