UPDATE PLEASE.

[jvsmineb24]

Okay so i forgot to file my unemployment when i filed February 2nd!!!! I tried doing an amend and you guys told me not to cause the IRS were making the changes when it came to unemployment, i’ve been waiting and waiting and cannot even get in touch with the IRS. Since i filed with you guys, y’all should be able to give me some type of answers. The person I filed with last year stayed up on updates but i’ve heard nothing from you nor the IRS. what’s going on? 

[MayaD]

You actually need to amend your return to include the Unemployment compensation that you received. TurboTax has updated their software to reflect the $10,200.00 exclusion of Unemployment benefits for 2020.

How to I amend my 2020 return

[jvsmineb24]

you guys keep telling me but every time i go to it it tells me that the IRS will update it, which they have yet to do so it’s confusing info being told. 

[JeffreyR77]

You do need to amend you return using the instructions in the above post.

TurboTax has been updated with the IRS guidance on how to address unemployment for 2020. 

Not all states are updated yet as some states are still deciding how to address the issue. 

But you can complete your Federal amended return and file it today.

[jvsmineb24]

So is Mississippi one of those states? because it’s not letting me amend! 

[jvsmineb24]

“Your return isn’t ready to be amended yet!” The message i keep getting! 

[DawnC]

TurboTax calculations have not been updated for Mississippi. If you haven’t filed your return, you can either:

• Wait for TurboTax to be updated along with your state, or
• File your return now and potentially amend later if they do not follow the federal guidelines.

How much was your AGI (line 11 of Form1040) and how much unemployment did you receive?   You should wait to amend until further guidance is received from both the IRS and the state of Mississippi.   When do you get the message you typed above?   Is it when you start the amendment (are you sure the return has been accepted?) or were you able to start the amendment, add the unemployment and then get the message when you try to file the amendment?   

[jvsmineb24]

It was when i started the amendment! I was told to wait to Amend because the IRS were making updates themselves. My screen says my return was accepted unless there was a mistake on you guys side?! Are you not able to pull up my account? 

[MarilynG1]

jburkeclan We can't see your tax return or pull up your account in this Community Forum.

If you forgot to enter your Unemployment Income on your original return, you should Amend your return after you receive your refund from your first return. 

Your Amended Return does not 'catch up' with your original return and correct it.  It is processed separately, and may take several weeks. 

The message you are seeing does not apply to you; it is for people who reported their unemployment income and now want to get the Unemployment Exclusion.  They are being told to wait for IRS updates. 

Click this link for more info on How to Amend Your Return. 

[jvsmineb24]

i cannot Amend if you guys are not allowing me too! i’ve gotten word that my state is not doing the unemployment tax relief so why isn’t it update on your app? “your return isn’t ready to be amended yet” is what i keep being told when i click the amend link. i just want my stuff deleted at this point so i can go elsewhere. cause you guys don’t have the answers i need!

[CarissaM]

If you have already filed your return, you cannot delete the submission to the IRS. 

If it is not allowing you to submit the amended return, you will need to contact customer support by phone, so they can see your return. 

Please click here to contact customer support.