How do I amend my tax return in TurboTax Experts for Business?
You can't file tax amendments in TurboTax Expert Assist Business or TurboTax Expert Full Service Business, but an expert can help. Here's how to file a business tax amendment.
Note: TurboTax Business Desktop only works on Windows computers.
1. Download a copy of your return
You’ll need a copy of your return to use for your amendment.
Log into your TurboTax online account. Make sure it is the same account you used to file your taxes in prior years.
Select the blue circle with your initial in it, and select Manage your Intuit Account
Select documents
Select Select business and choose the business taxes you need to amend.
Select the checkmark next to the return from the year you’d like to amend, then select download the PDF file.
2. Reach out to an expert
While logged into your TurboTax Business account, select the Expert help option to contact an expert. Tell them you need to file a return and mention exactly which year you're amending. They’ll give you the necessary desktop software to file it.
3. Install the desktop software
Your expert will provide a complimentary desktop copy of TurboTax Business to file your amendment. Follow their instructions to download it and read How do I get started with TurboTax Desktop? for installation guidance.
4. Recreate your return
Refer to the PDF copy of your original return and use it as a guide to re-enter your tax year details into the downloaded TurboTax Business software.
Note: You don't need to file your recreated return to amend it.
5. File your amendment
Follow the guidance outlined in How do I amend my federal return with TurboTax Business Desktop.
I can't locate my return in TurboTax
If you can’t find your return in TurboTax, the IRS offers 3 ways to request a copy of your business tax transcript.
Download a copy with a registered business account.
Call and request a copy from the IRS’ business and speciality tax line at 800-829-4933.
File a transcript request Form 4506-T with the IRS.
What if I want to amend a previous year?
An expert can help you file an amendment for any tax return that you’ve filed within TurboTax Experts for Business. When speaking to an expert, tell them the exact tax year you are amending so that they give you the correct corresponding desktop software.
Note: The IRS gives you three years from the date you filed your original return, or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later), to file an amendment.
