Question

No "File" button for 2020 amendment

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
March 1, 2022
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I won't go into unnecessary details, but I need to file an amendment for my 2020 tax return. The web app says to download a program, and I did that. Filled out all the relevant information and got to the end, then it tells me "If you'd like to file electronically, click on the 'File' tab above to proceed."

Only thing is, there's no 'File' tab beyond the very top-left one for loading or saving tax files, and has no option for actually filing my amendment.

Any help?

Kat11_2

Employee

Unfortunately, TurboTax allows e-filing for Form 1040-X (amended return) for the current year. So you'll need to print, sign and mail your 2020 1040-X. Be sure to mail it using Certified Mail or another method that requires signature on receipt.

How do I amend my 2020 return?

*** I am NOT a tax expert. I am a seasoned TurboTax user, and volunteer to provide assistance to TT users. Nothing I post is to be considered TAX ADVICE; I bear no legal liability for responses.***

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NukesnipeAuthor

Weird, I spoke to someone at Turbotax and they explicitly said I was able to e-file my 2020 amendment. Another sterling example of this company being as unhelpful as possible while trying to milk me for as much money as they can, I guess.

Kat11_2

Employee

I'm sorry Support gave you inaccurate information. I'm not a TT employee; I'm a volunteer in the Community.

I know it's a pain to have to mail a return. Prior to last year (I think), all amended returns had to be mailed. Hopefully, TurboTax will be able to assimilate more years' 1040-X into the e-file system.

*** I am NOT a tax expert. I am a seasoned TurboTax user, and volunteer to provide assistance to TT users. Nothing I post is to be considered TAX ADVICE; I bear no legal liability for responses.***