We had a dependent in last years return that doesn't appear on the return and doesn't appear that it was applied to our 2024 total and paid more than required

[bsprouls]

edit 2024 return

[DoninGA]

To add a dependent on the 2024 tax return you will need to amend the 2024 return.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a prior year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...

[xmasbaby0]

Wait until your original return has been fully processed before you amend, and make sure you have saved a pdf of the original return before you amend. (If you do not save it as a pdf, the amended return will overwrite the original, and the original will be lost forever)

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...

Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.  

You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return