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February 10, 2021
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On my 1099 DIV last year I missed entering line 2a so can I add the amount into this year's return?

  • February 10, 2021
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I got a letter from IRS for the same mistake I did on 2018 so I paid the tax plus interest already.

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Employee
February 10, 2021

If you failed to report this on your 2019 tax return, you must amend your 2019 tax return to add it.

February 10, 2021

No. The IRS does not let you combine years so you cannot enter a 2019 1099-DIV on your 2020 income tax return.

 

You can either amend your 2019 return or wait for another IRS letter. Amending is better. You will pay more interest if you wait for the IRS to come calling.

 

How do I amend my 2019 TurboTax Online return?

How do I amend my 2019 return in the TurboTax CD/Download software?

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