First ... step 1 ... breath ... there is nothing that cannot be corrected ... the world will not come to an end over this ... you are not the first to make this error and certainly will not be the last.
Then ... step 2 ... pray the 2018 return is rejected ....
You
cannot change or add anything on the return that you just
e-filed. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US
mailbox
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 with the right year info.
If the IRS accepts your return, then you have to
wait until it has been fully processed and you have received your
refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return 1040X and mail it
in. You cannot e-file an amended return. Meanwhile, DO NOT change
anything on your return until you start the amended return.
You can amend returns that have
been accepted by the IRS. If your
return is pending, you won't
be able to make any changes until it's accepted or rejected by
the IRS. If you don't know your e-file status, we can help you check it.
Select a tax year for specific
amending instructions.
Keep in mind: You
have 3 years from the date
you filed your return (or 2 years after you paid the tax due,
whichever is later) to file an amended return, which means you don't have to
get it done by the April 15 filing deadline.
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2018
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2017
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2016
And then step 3 ... correctly file a 2017 return ... this can be done now.
How do I
prepare a prior-year tax return?
1. Select
your TurboTax product for the year you'd
like to file. (Unfortunately, TurboTax Online is only available for the current
tax year.)
2. Select
your operating system.
3. Purchase
your TurboTax product.
4. Download
and install your TurboTax product.
5. Complete
your return in TurboTax. We'll guide you through the process.
6. When
finished, print and file a paper return through the
mail. (Prior-year returns cannot be e-filed.)
