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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 8:39:47 AM

Scanned in wrong amount

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:39:56 AM

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return. 

 If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and mail it in. You will need to use a form called a 1040X. You cannot e-file an amended return.  They have to be mailed, and it takes at least 2-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:39:49 AM

Wrong amount for what?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 8:39:50 AM

State Taxes

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:39:52 AM

If something "scanned" wrong when you used the mobile app, then correct it manually so that it matches what is really on your W-2.  If you are unable to do it on your phone, get access to your online TT account on a real computer.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 8:39:55 AM

Well, it got submitted like that and I didn't realize it in time. I couldn't make changes afterwards. I called the IRS because nobody was able to help

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:39:56 AM

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return. 

 If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and mail it in. You will need to use a form called a 1040X. You cannot e-file an amended return.  They have to be mailed, and it takes at least 2-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed