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I filled my 2018 taxes today after clicking the link that said i could file. The taxes were filled under 2019. How do i fix this? and where can i go to file my 2018?

 
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I filled my 2018 taxes today after clicking the link that said i could file. The taxes were filled under 2019. How do i fix this? and where can i go to file my 2018?

Oh no.  You mean you used the current online software to prepare a 2018 tax return?  You have a problem.  The online software is ONLY for 2019 tax returns.  So you have used the wrong program and filed an incorrect return. 

If you get lucky and the IRS rejects the return you just e-filed, you will be able to correct it and re-submit it.  Cross your fingers for a rejection.   BUT the IRS will not even begin to accept/reject returns until January 27, 2020.   If you really clicked that big orange button that said "Transmit my return now" you cannot do one thing to fix this for several weeks.  You have to WAIT.

 

If the IRS accepts it, then you are going to have to wait until they fully process your wrong-year tax return and then amend it with the correct 2019 tax information.

 

Amending a tax return requires that you complete a form called a 1040X which becomes available in mid to late February; it then takes the IRS 3-4 month to process the 1040X.  So it will be a long time before you are able to get a refund for your 2018 tax return.

 

Meanwhile, in order to correctly file your 2018 tax return, you have to use the desktop software which you download or install from a 2017 CD. That software can only be installed on a full PC or Mac—no mobile devices. You use your 2018 information and prepare a return which has to be printed, signed and mailed.

 

To purchase 2018 software:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

Everything you do to correct this is going to require printing, signing and mailing the correct paperwork. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return. 

 

Wait until you see what you have to do with your e-filed return before you mail in anything for 2018.  Post back here for further help if you need it.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

I filled my 2018 taxes today after clicking the link that said i could file. The taxes were filled under 2019. How do i fix this? and where can i go to file my 2018?

The amend status is ready how do I delete my 2018 w2 and add my 2019 w2 

BillM223
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I filled my 2018 taxes today after clicking the link that said i could file. The taxes were filled under 2019. How do i fix this? and where can i go to file my 2018?

@Quilla2424

 

If I understand you correctly, you did your 2019 taxes and filed them, but entered the 2018 W-2 by mistake.

 

If so, then please do the following:

  • open your return in TurboTax
  • if asked indicate that you want to amend your return
  • do a Search (upper right) for W-2
  • you should see a table of W-2s (maybe only one)
  • to the right of the 2018 W-2 entry, click on Delete or the trash can icon
  • click on the Add another W-2 button
  • add your 2019 W-2 by either auto-importing or entering it by hand
  • go to the federal review and continue through the point where you print and mail your amended return.

To learn more information on how to amend your return, please see this TurboTax FAQ:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288565

 

If, in fact, this is not your situation, please come back and tell us exactly what your situation is and what you want to do.

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