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posted Feb 7, 2020 12:21:53 PM

Forgot to click that I was claimed by someone on taxes. My tax return got rejected how to e file again?

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Level 7
Feb 7, 2020 12:32:04 PM

If it has been rejected then you can simply make the corrections required to fix the rejection AND at the same time add the new information, and re-submit your CORRECTED e-filed return.

 

If it has been accepted you will have to prepare and mail an amended return ---BUT WAIT until you receive your refund before filing the amended return.

 

A Form 1040-X amended return MUST be PRINTED and MAILED; and usually takes 3-4 months to be processed. Form 1040-X is usually not available until mid-February.

 

Perhaps some terminology/definitions would be in order:

AMEND:- your return is what you do AFTER your return has been filed and accepted by the IRS and/or state.  (No additional charge)

 

CHANGE:- your return is what you do BEFORE your return has been filed --simply go back to the respective information and change it as needed.

 

CORRECT:- your return is what you do AFTER you attempted to file your return and it is rejected by either IRS, or state --again, simply go back to the respective information and change it as needed.

 

Above all  DO NOT DO ANYTHING until you find out if your return is rejected or accepted.

 

NOTE:  When mailing a printed return it is always a good idea to go to the Post Office and mail it 'Certified' with 'Return Receipt'.  That way you will have proof that they received it and when it was received

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Feb 27, 2020 5:08:39 AM

Fixed the mistake but still can't file again it says it's waiting on other forms? Very confused by this?

Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2020 11:08:27 AM

Once you selected that you can be claimed by someone else that probably triggered a form that is not ready for e-filing in TurboTax.  In this case it is probably form 8615.  According to the information here that form will be ready by 3/5/2020.