At least one of the returns that was e-filed will be rejected, but no telling which one. The IRS will not accept more than one tax using your SSN. Returns are not accepted/rejected in "first in line" order----so it will be random which one -- if either -- is accepted. The IRS begins to accept/reject e-files on January 26; only a few "early" e-files are accepted in small test batches ahead of that date. Watch your emails for messages regarding rejection/acceptance of your return. If they are both rejected, then choose the one you want to re-file, fix it and re-file it. If one is accepted with mistakes, then you need to wait for it to be fully processed by the IRS and then you can amend it. Do not try to make any changes to either return while they are in pending.
Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your TT return is rejected, you will be able to go into your TT 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
The Form 1040X you need becomes available in late February, But wait until your return has been processed.
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