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posted Apr 27, 2023 12:58:18 PM

Need to fix my return that I already recieved I need to take a depednfant off that was added on accident

How do u go and file a claim to fix my taxes that I just received refund for already due to a dependent added that shouldn’t have been added 

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Level 15
Apr 27, 2023 1:03:44 PM

You will have to file a 2022 federal amended tax return, Form 1040-X, and remove the dependent.

 

An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 20 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.


See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=ld1n99kr

Level 15
Apr 27, 2023 1:07:20 PM

If you are deleting a dependent you might owe some of the refund back.  When you do they amended return.......

The amended return is only for the difference you get back or owe.  I think the cover sheet shows what the original return WOULD have been if you did it right the first time.

 

Go by the actual 1040X.  Line 18 should be your original refund amount and line 22 should be your additional refund.  If you paid on your original return it will be on line 16.  If there is an amount owed with the amendment, it will be on line 20.

 

If you have a tax due, do not send the 1040V.  Just include a check with the 1040X.  Ignore the 1040V.  That is for the original return or what the original return would have been if it didn’t need correcting.  Don’t pay the amount on the 1040V.  Pay the amount on the actual 1040X.