eic amendment

[jkhinch25]

I am using my TT to help a friend file an amended return. Her original filing was with TT online. One of her children had his identity stolen so I am trying to help her amend her 2019 filing. She should qualify for EIC and of course the CTC. However, I'm having difficulty with the amendment in TT in that, while indicating I should be capable of creating the amended return, it seems to be going in circles. 

Any tips ? I've tried importing the pdf (unfortunately that appears to be the only format downloadable from TT online). Thanks, 

[VolvoGirl]

You would need to download the tax data file ending in .tax2019and install the 2019 Desktop program to open it.   BUT. BUT It is too late to install 2019.   They only support the last 3 years.  You will have to amend it by hand or go in to a local tax place.  And it is too late to get a refund from the IRS.   

[rjs]

I just want to amplify the last sentence of VolvoGirl's post. "It is too late to get a refund from the IRS."

It's not clear why your friend wants to file an amended return, or what she hopes to accomplish by doing so. But if she is hoping to get an additional refund, she is out of luck. It's too late to get a refund for 2019. An amended return for 2019 had to be filed by July 15, 2023, in order to get a refund. So struggling to get TurboTax to prepare the amended return may just be a waste of effort.

[jkhinch25]

smh thank you for the quick reply. i mistyped 2019. I meant 2021. The 2021 amendment process asked a question about 2019 and it stuck in my mind. Thank you so much for your response. I was able to figure the steps out (trouble due to having begun a file pre-download.. since deleted)