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posted Feb 27, 2024 1:15:09 PM

I send my return on 2-05-24. I put on there head of household by accident. How can I change it to single and re send my return.

Instead of putting single on my return j put head of household how can I change it to single.

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Level 15
Feb 27, 2024 1:17:48 PM

 

If your return is accepted you will get an email. If the return is rejected the e-mail will tell you what to correct and you can make changes before e-filing again. Amend to change an accepted return after you get your refund. Instructions below

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lqylnbrx

Level 15
Feb 27, 2024 1:18:30 PM

It wouldn't have let you put Head of Household unless you qualify.  Did you enter a dependent?

 

You should not amend until the first return has fully processed and you get the first refund or your tax due payment has cleared.  

 

How to Amend this year

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US

Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2024 1:20:30 PM

Unless you had a dependent, you could not be able to file Head of Household.

But if you did, this is how to Amend your tax return.

 

If you want to make changes, or add a document to a tax return that has already been submitted you should follow these guidelines.

  • You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
  • You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
  • Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. 
    • The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
    • Only make changes to the areas of your return that need amending.
  • You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

Sign in to TurboTax

  1. On the home screen, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and 
  2. select the year you want to amend
  3. Select Amend (change) return, then 
  4. Amend using TurboTax Online
    1. If you're told to amend your return via TurboTax Desktop, follow the steps for TurboTax CD/Download below instead.
  5. On the screen OK, let's get a kickstart on your amended return, select the reason(s) you're amending and Continue.
  6. When you reach Here's the info for your amended federal return, select Start next to the info you need to change.
  7. Continue through the screens, make the changes you need to make, and carefully answer the remaining questions to finish amending your return.