If you have already filed your taxes and the refund meter shows zero that is not uncommon. Please see this TurboTax FAQ on why your TurboTax Refund Meter may have changed: Why did the TurboTax Refund Meter change after filing? To check the amount of your expected refund when you filed with TurboTax please follow the steps below: Open your return if it's not already open. On the Tax Home screen, scroll down and select Add a State (don't worry, we're not adding a state) to access your tax forms and worksheets. In the left menu, select Tax Tools then Print Center. On the TurboTax Print Center screen, select Print, save or preview this year's return. On the next TurboTax Print Center screen, select 2020 federal returns and Include Government and TurboTax Worksheets (optional), then select View or Print Forms. The information will be on the first page, Electronic Filing Instructions for your 2020 Federal Tax Return next to Balance Due/Refund. You can view the state refund information on the State Electronic Filing instructions.

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Why does my turbotax app say my fed return is now 0? I filed and it was not 0 before

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JeanneLO

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If you have already filed your taxes and the refund meter shows zero that is not uncommon. Please see this TurboTax FAQ on why your TurboTax Refund Meter may have changed: Why did the TurboTax Refund Meter change after filing?

To check the amount of your expected refund when you filed with TurboTax please follow the steps below:

Open your return if it's not already open.
1. On the Tax Home screen, scroll down and select Add a State (don't worry, we're not adding a state) to access your tax forms and worksheets.
2. In the left menu, select Tax Tools then Print Center.
3. On the TurboTax Print Center screen, select Print, save or preview this year's return.
4. On the next TurboTax Print Center screen, select 2020 federal returns and Include Government and TurboTax Worksheets (optional), then select View or Print Forms.
5. The information will be on the first page, Electronic Filing Instructions for your 2020 Federal Tax Return next to Balance Due/Refund.
6. You can view the state refund information on the State Electronic Filing instructions.

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Dredog 1 of 5

My federal return changed after I filed without warning. After checking I saw 2 child dependents were not qualifying.

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JotikaT2

Once you file, your TurboTax account will show $0 as the return has been processed and sent to the taxing agencies.

If you determine your return was incorrect, you will need to wait until the return filed is accepted. See the following link for more details on how to check the status of your return.

How to check your e-file status

If it is accepted, you will need to file an amended return.

How to amend my return?

If the electronic filing is rejected, you can simply log back into the program and make the corrections as needed before filing again.

How to fix a rejected return

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