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To amend a previously amended return:
- Open the amended tax return.
- Go to the Input Return ⮕ Miscellaneous Forms ⮕ Amended Return (1040-X)/Superseded ⮕ General Information and Federal (1040X).
- Remove all information pertaining to the amended return on this screen.
- Review the 1040 to ensure the information matches the prior amended return.
- Go to the Input Return ⮕ Miscellaneous Forms ⮕ Amended Return (1040-X)/Superseded ⮕ General Information and Federal (1040X).
- Mark the checkbox labeled Amending federal return.
- A window will open asking if you wish to automatically fill out the As Originally Reported amounts.
- Select the box to Make a copy of this return if you haven't already done so.
- Select Yes, transfer data.
- Enter a 1 in 1=amending state return, if applicable.
- Enter the Year to amend (MANDATORY).
- Select the Explanation of Changes tab and enter an explanation to print with the return.
- Select the Gen. Info. & 1040X tab.
- Fill any applicable fields in the Miscellaneous Information section.
- Scroll down to the Federal Income Tax Return section.
- Fill out the As Originally Reported column using the amounts from the original 1040.
- Use the regular input screens to make any changes to the return.
- For example, to report additional wages, go to the Wages, Salaries, Tips (W-2) screen and add a W-2.
- Don't use the Correct Amount [Override] column unless you're amending a prior-year return in the current year program, or it's absolutely necessary. These overrides will stop any automatic calculation and require you to manually calculate the new tax amount.
- Review the 1040X for accuracy using the Check Return tab.
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