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posted Mar 18, 2025 11:00:41 AM

Turbotax shows my return as completed ready to mail but I have a new 1099 to add. How can I reopen from the ready to mail status?

My return says ready to mail but I need to reopen and add forms?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 18, 2025 12:01:28 PM

Click on Tax Home; your return should be unlocked.   If it is not, scroll to the bottom and click on Add a State - but you don't have to add a state, you will be able to modify your return.  

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New Member
Mar 18, 2025 11:12:14 AM

If you've already mailed the return or have e-filed already, then you need to file an amended return. Turbotax has an option for that.

If you have NOT mailed it in nor e-filed, then go back to the tax return on Turbotax. Open up the return. Click on the tabs for FEDERAL TAXES near the top (just under the red checkmark). It will bring you back to the beginning. You can add any new forms you need now. Usually, when I realize I need to add in a new form, I go through everything one step at a time to make sure it is all correct and updated.  It should be fine. Go through the State Return as well so that any changes are sure to trickle down to that return as well.  Then print out once more. Should be good to go.

New Member
Mar 18, 2025 11:33:33 AM

Thank you for the fast response! The problem remains, it thinks my fed and state are ready to mail and there is no option to reopen. I'll try to paste a look at the page:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome, Raoul

2024 tax returnImportant:
$1,040
 total taxes due

Congrats! Taxes done

$1,040
Your total taxes due
 
 
 

 

FEDERAL
$1,040 due
Ready to mail
02/18/2025
 
 

 

STATE NY
$0 due
Ready to mail
02/18/2025
Thanks, Raoul

Expert Alumni
Mar 18, 2025 12:01:28 PM

Click on Tax Home; your return should be unlocked.   If it is not, scroll to the bottom and click on Add a State - but you don't have to add a state, you will be able to modify your return.