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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 5:08:33 PM

Can you refile your federal return?

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:35 PM

What do you mean by "re-file?"  Did you leave something out?  Do you need to amend?  Has your original return been accepted and processed yet?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:36 PM

Yes I forgot the health care section previously and had taxes due but now that the healthcare portion is filled out it’s showing a refund.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:38 PM


 You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox

If you left out a W-2, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is pending.  The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return. 

 If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X. You cannot e-file an amended return.  They have to be mailed, and it takes at least 2-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed


New Member
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:38 PM

IRS has already accepted my return so I have to file an amended return?

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:40 PM

Yes you will have to do that--but WAIT until they have fully processed your return or you will confuse them by amending before they have finished with your original return.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:42 PM

How will I know when it is fully processed? I didn’t get a refund I had to pay taxes with the original return.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:42 PM

When you see the money come out of your account you will know they are done.

New Member
Mar 22, 2021 11:49:20 AM

My 2019 file was originally accepted and then it was questioned by the IRS. I replied to the questions but never heard back. I have since completed my 2020 taxes and received a refund. I requested my 2019 status from the IRS and they said it was never received.