How do i add a deduction when turbotax status is "not printed or efiled"?

[Sandstorm5]

I thought I was finished and Turbotax has run through all checks and edits and says status of my return is "not printed or efiled".  Then I thought about another deduction.  I need to add it, but can't figure out how.

[IsabellaG · Accepted solution]

If you didn't file your return, you should be able to just go back to your return and make changes. If you actually did file your return, you'll have to amend your return to make changes. Here is a the link to Check Your E-File Status. 

You can also go to Where’s My Refund?  to check the status of your refund with the IRS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5114064

[bthompson5301]

My gambling winnings should be offset by the money I spent... I need to deduct the amount I spent

[xmasbaby0]

@bthompson5301  You said: 

My gambling winnings should be offset by the money I spent... I need to deduct the amount I spent

 It does not really work that way, although gamblers often think it should.

Losses are an itemized deduction.  If you do not have enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction, your losses will have no effect.

https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/income-and-investments/how-are-gambling-winnings-taxed-8891/

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900352-can-i-deduct-my-gambling-losses

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single   $12,000  (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately    $12,000  (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly  $24,000  (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household  $18,000  (+ $1600 65 or older)

GAMBLING

To enter the W-2G  or other documents For your Gambling winnings--Go to Federal>Wages & Income>Less Common Income>Gambling Winnings

You can enter your winnings, and then keep clicking through the interview to enter gambling losses.

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/how-do-i-claim-my-gambling-winnings-and-or-losses