If the IRS rejected a 2018 return, do I still have to file an amended return? Can I change the original return and resubmit?

[panpan2647]

I need to correct the original return.  Does that mean I have to submit an amended return if I make corrections or do I submit the corrected original?

[Lisa995]

You only amend a return that's been accepted...if your return was rejected, you correct the reason for rejection and resubmit.

[fredgb1921]

how do i fix it

[Texas Roger]

You go into the return and change whatever was the reason for the rejection.

[dedret2000]

It won’t let me go back and do a correction. Please help me

[Texas Roger · Accepted solution]

You do not prepare an amended return. You make the changes for whatever caused the rejection and resubmit it.