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February 20, 2021
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Filed a 1040 SR joint return for 2020. Answered question about $600 covid credit wrong. So, I'm getting a $1200 refund in error. 1040 X not available What should I do?

  • February 20, 2021
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Employee
February 20, 2021

You cannot make changes to a return that is in pending or to a return that has just been accepted.  

We do not know if entering the wrong stimulus amount will delay your refund --- or for how long if it does.   The IRS has not offered any guidance yet on how they will handle returns that have incorrect stimulus amounts entered.  We all just have to wait and see.  You are among many people  who were confused and entered incorrect stimulus amounts, or who filed early and then received a check.   

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