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Second Return

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March 27, 2020
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I E filed my federal return and have discovered I need to change the return for a IRA contribution. Can I Efile an amended return before the due date and have the first return ignored?

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No, you cannot e-file an amendment nor can you ignore the return you have filed. Here are the instructions:

If you have already filed, you might not be able to go back to edit. You can return to the program to make corrections without amending only if your return is being rejected. If your return is accepted, to change your contribution information, you will have to amend it. You cannot just go back to change.

If your return got rejected for any reason, you can return to the program/account to edit the information along with other changes and re-submit it. For instructions, click here Fix a reject 2019. You do not need to file an amendment 1040-X.

If your return has been accepted, you will have to amend by filing a Form 1040-X. Click here for instructions Amend 2019. Please note that you should not try to amend your return until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund or your payment has cleared. If by editing the information does not change the refund or amount you owe, you do not need to submit the amendment.