Please help! Accidentally submitted a Non-Filer form

[Critter]

Of course the real return will be delayed for months ... that is what happens when you file an amended return to correct an incorrect filing.  

And I have a hard time passing incorrect information to those looking to fix their mistake.  As others have supposed, the IRS may allow taxpayers to simply file a paper 1040 with an explanation of  amending however they may also not allow it ... no one knows for sure at this time.

Since the IRS has not issued any guidance on how to correctly amend the return in this situation I will continue to pass along the current standing instructions which is to properly amend the return which should be simple if the users log into the TT stimulus program and follow the amending process. 

Sadly this is going to be a big mess that the IRS will be cleaning up for months to come.

@fanfare 

[Joheat55]

You only have to amend if you need to file a tax return.

When the IRS says doing that form could slow down processing of your return or of getting a tax refund, they do not mean slowing your stimulus or stopping you from getting it.

A tax return and refund is not the stimulus.

It will slow down the stimulus for those of us getting any type of social security.

If we didn't put in a bank account, it will likely be mailed, instead of going on your Direct Express card, because you only have them an address at that point.

I've seen both happen.

Yes, it will be delayed.

A big oops.

But we don't need lecturing.

Save it.

[Joheat55]

Using non-filers didn't stop the stimulus. You're referring to a situation where they weren't qualified to begin with.

[fanfare]

@glennboulder   OK glennboulder, you must be thinking of somebody else, revisit my post of two weeks ago. 

[Jtoe26]

All this aside.... Does anyone think there is any chance that the IRS will reject the non-filers 1040? Allowing us to e-file? I checked my refund status and it still says processing, so I'm hoping if I wait a bit longer, that the IRS will reject it. 

[Joheat55]

They accepted mine. You'll get an email either way

[mady135]

So do you mean; you filed non-filer info earlier and was able to delete and re e-file your return?

[Jtoe26]

Yes. They accepted the non filers 1040. But I'm talking about when I go check the "get my refund", not the "get my payment", it gives you the status of your refund. Mine still says they have received my return and are still processing it. They can either approve or reject it. If the IRS rejects the 1040 sent through the non filers tool, then we can still efile our actual taxes. But the question is, will they reject it? Or has anyone had it rejected? 

[Critter]

@Jtoe26

When you filed the stimulus return you FILED A REAL tax return ... so when you go to the WHERE'S MY REFUND?  tool to see what is happening with the return you filed of course it will say it is processing.  The return has been ACCEPTED for processing ... it can no longer be rejected.  SO,  since you have already filed a 2019 return showing $1 interest income,  if you need to file a 2019 return to report other income then your ONLY option is to amend the return.  If you try to efile the return again it WILL be rejected.  

[Jtoe26]

I want advice from the other guy. 

[Critter]

That's fine ... ignore the Enrolled Agent who has been in the business for 28 years ... get the answer you want to believe and not the real answer.  Not only does the IRS support my answer but my professional tax program does as well. 

[fanfare]

Generally, when a return not your own (fraudulent, spouse, whatever) with your SSN is already filed, you file a  correct paper return via US Mail.

Why won't that work in this situation ??

[Joheat55]

Critter...do you have answers about stimulus.

I used the non-filers and wasn't suppose to.

I'm on SSDI and SSI.

I have a payee.

I used that form.

I did not put bank info on firm cuz I don't have an account.

Everyone with my situation are getting theirs the 13thm

I'm not, probably cuz it's got yo be mailed?

Do you know if they'll go by that form or my SSA information.

[Jtoe26]

I just don't like the way you talk to people. I'm looking for advice. Not to be talked down on. 

[Joheat55]

The solution is to file an amended return.

But only if you are required to file.

Must be by mail.