I did not file head of household of my return which I e-filed 2 days ago, can I go in and change it?

[Affordabletaxes2021]

Unfortunately you cannot make changes to a return already filed. The IRS starts accepting returns on Monday 1/24. Once it’s either rejected or accepted you’ll get an email telling you if it’s accepted. You’ll need to file an amended return to change to head of household if you are eligible for it.

[xmasbaby0]

No.

Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my return now?”  If you did that, you cannot do anything to fix it yet.  You have to wait for the email that tells you if your return was accepted or rejected. Those emails will not start coming in until the IRS begins to accept/reject e-files in late January.   If you do not see an email, check your spam folder.

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 on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, 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 e-file or 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.

  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

[SweetieJean]

But be sure you qualify as Head of Household.  For IRS purposes, a head of household is generally an unmarried taxpayer who has dependents and paid for more than half the costs of the home. 

[MichelleLO]

If you find that you do need to amend your return, please see How to amend (change or correct) a return you've already filed for information and instructions. 

You will also need to wait until Form 1040X is available. You can check the status of the form's availability here.