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February 19, 2021
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Why can’t I amend my taxes?

  • February 19, 2021
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DoninGA
Employee
February 19, 2021

If the return is accepted you will have to amend your original tax return. An amended return, Form 1040X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 16 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.


Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.


See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577

The IRS Form 1040-X for amending a 2020 tax return is scheduled to be available on 03/25/2021 (subject to change)

annniesmAuthor
February 19, 2021

Why do I have to wait until March 25???! Why can’t I do it now. 

DoninGA
Employee
February 19, 2021

@annniesm wrote:

Why do I have to wait until March 25???! Why can’t I do it now. 


Because the Form 1040-X for tax year 2020 has not yet finalized.  It is schedule to be available on 03/25/2021