So you have a return that was filed and accepted, but now you need to change the return that was accepted? If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been submitted, you should follow these guidelines. You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed. You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return. Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due Only make changes to the areas of your return that need amending. You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment Select your product below and follow the instructions. Amend TurboTax Online Amend TurboTax CD/Download

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I need to file an amendment. How do I do that after my taxes were rejected because it was already filed?

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CatinaT1

So you have a return that was filed and accepted, but now you need to change the return that was accepted?

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been submitted, you should follow these guidelines.

You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. 
The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
Only make changes to the areas of your return that need amending.
You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

Select your product below and follow the instructions.

Amend TurboTax Online

Amend TurboTax CD/Download

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M

maglib

Employee

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/amend-return/how-to-file-an-amended-return-with-the-irs/L6kO691J8

directions to amend but, if your return was rejected, you don't need to amend since it was not accepted. You would need to edit the file and make corrections and resubmit it. If it was due to a SSN or ITIN already used by someone else though it would need to be filed by mail.

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VolvoGirl

Employee

Was your return Accepted or Rejected? If it rejected it was not filed and you do not amend. Click on Add a State to let you back into your return. Why did it reject?