I am trying to electronically amend a 2021 return. I e-filed through TurboTax (although I had to re-install the program due to some computer issues). TurboTax had no problem opening the return and going through with amending it. But it won't allow the amendment e-file as it says "It looks like your prepared a federal amended return form 1040X. It also looks like you haven't e-filed the 1040 through TurboTax. To e-file the 1040X through TurboTax, you must have filed the 1040 through TurboTax. What you can do is to print and file the 1040X by mail."
Is there any way to get around this error and e-file or must I file by mail? Thank you.
You will not be able to e-file an amended 2021 return. It has to be filed by mail. Do not expect quick results from amending. Use a mailing service to track it so you will know the IRS received it.
You can watch for information here:
https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1