Can I amend a return without downloading desktop software? I have a Chromebook and it doesn't have Windows or Mac OS.

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Yes, you can amend your current 2024 tax return using TurboTax online without downloading desktop software. However, for 2023 and prior years, if you use TurboTax Online, you may be told to amend your return via TurboTax Desktop, Then you will need to use TurboTax Desktop, which requires Windows or Mac.

 

Here are the steps:

Current Year Amendments

1. Log in to TurboTax Online: Use your Chromebook to access TurboTax online.
2. Select the Tax Year: Choose the current tax year you need to amend.
3. Navigate to Amend: Go to the "Tax Home" and select "Amend (change) return."
4. Follow Instructions: TurboTax will guide you through the process of amending your return.
5. Submit Electronically: You can e-file your amended return directly from TurboTax online.

Prior-Year Amendments

1. On the Tax Home screen, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and select the year you want to amend.
2. Select the Amend (change) return dropdown, then Amend using TurboTax Online. If you're told to amend your return via TurboTax Desktop, follow the steps for TurboTax Desktop instead.
3. Continue through the screens, make the changes you need to make, and carefully answer the remaining questions to finish amending your return.

TurboTax Desktop Steps

If you're using TurboTax Online and are told to amend your return via TurboTax Desktop, follow these steps:

1. Open TurboTax Desktop: Use the TurboTax Desktop software for the year you're amending.
2. Select Amend a Filed Return: Under "Need to Amend a Filed Return?", select "Amend a Filed Return."
3. Find and Load the Return: If the return you need doesn’t appear, select "Find a Tax File" to locate and load the return.
4. Make Changes: On the "Do you need to change anything else" screen, select "Update" next to the info you need to change.
5. Save As: Save a copy of your amended return with a different name to preserve the original, like [tax year]_amended_tax_return_Smith.

TurboTax Desktop System Requirements

To use TurboTax Desktop, you need a computer with the following specifications:

• Windows: Windows 10 or later, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB hard disk space, 1024x768 monitor resolution, internet connection for updates
• Mac: macOS Ventura 13 or later, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB hard disk space, 1024x768 monitor resolution, internet connection for updates

Please note that you may need to use TurboTax Desktop when amending prior-year returns. TurboTax Desktop requires Windows or Mac, so you may not be able to use a Chromebook for this

For more detailed information, you can visit the TurboTax system requirements page and the TurboTax support page on amending returns.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

TurboTax® Desktop 2024-2025 System Requirements Minimum system requirements for TurboTax Desktop software - Intuit

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