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February 2, 2025
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how do i amend my 2024 tax return that has already been e-filed?

  • February 2, 2025
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i just e filed my 2024 tax return and it has been excepted by both State and Federal. But, i forgot to add my second qualifying dependant. I need to amend, obviously. but, i cant figure out how to do that for 2024 return.

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    February 2, 2025

    If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines. 

     

    • You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
    • You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
    • Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.
    • The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
    • Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
    • You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

    Select your product below and follow the instructions. 

    Amend TurboTax Online 

    Amend TurboTax CD/Download 

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    February 4, 2025

    I'm in a similar place.  I filed last night for state and federal, then today, I received a 1099-DIV that came in the mail and was not downloadable from broker site.  I tried the amend link but it says, that is not ready until February 15.  Did others have the same issue or is there a different way to amend the return?

    DoninGA
    February 4, 2025

    @nachob wrote:

    I'm in a similar place.  I filed last night for state and federal, then today, I received a 1099-DIV that came in the mail and was not downloadable from broker site.  I tried the amend link but it says, that is not ready until February 15.  Did others have the same issue or is there a different way to amend the return?


    The Form 1040-X for tax year 2024 will be available in TurboTax on 02/13/2025'

     

    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 for amending a current year tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk

    VolvoGirl
    February 2, 2025

    The amended return form 1040X won't be ready until late February.  And you have to wait until the IRS is done processing your return and you get the first refund or pay the tax due.  

    April 8, 2025

    Yes, I would like to amend my tax return for this year that I’ve already filed Turbo tax

    April 8, 2025

    @Donal p mccall

    Wait until your original return has been fully processed before you amend, and make sure you have saved a pdf of the original return before you amend. (If you do not save it as a pdf, the amended return will overwrite the original, and the original will be lost forever)

     

     

    See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return -

     

    CURRENT YEAR

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk

     

    Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.  

     

    You can watch for information here:

    https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

     

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