How to Amend (Correct or Update) a 2010 Tax Return

You can amend a tax return you've already filed to fix an error or to take an additional credit or deduction. 

You can do this ONLY if you have:

• Already filed, and
• Received confirmation from the IRS or state taxing agency that your return was accepted, and
• Received a refund or paid your balance due

Note: You must mail your amended federal and/or state return. The mailing addresses you'll need will print out with your returns. 

The IRS takes eight to 12 weeks to process amended returns. State timelines vary.

If you filed your original return using TurboTax Online, please see the important note below, before you begin amending.

If you filed using TurboTax CD/download, please proceed directly to the instructions below.

To get started:

1. Open your return.
2. At the bottom left of your screen, you'll see Amend a Filed Return.
3. Click that button and then select the return you want to amend.

NOTE: Instructions on how to amend your return will ALSO be presented when you are in your return and will be tailored for your particular requirement.

Once you've started to amend, just follow the instructions on the screens for these situations:

• Entering, changing or deleting a W-2
• Entering or changing your tuition expense, found on Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement
• Entering or changing your student loan interest, found on Form 1098-E, Student Loan Interest Statement

For all other reasons to amend, you will be able to view a video and also print instructions once you have indicated why you are amending.

IMPORTANT: Remember that you must already be in your return to follow these instructions.

But if you are unable to view the instructions and video while in the product, you can see them below.

Amending a 2010 or 2011 Return to Add, Change or Remove a Dependent

Amending a 2010 or 2011 Return to Add, Correct or Remove a 1099-R

Amending a 2010 or 2011 Return to Add, Correct or Remove a Form 1099-MISC

Amending a 2010 or 2011 Return to Add, Correct or Remove a Form 1099-B

Amending a 2010 or 2011 Return to Add, Change or Remove a Form 1099 Other (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-OID)

Amending a 2010 or 2011 Tax Return for Homebuyer Credit

Amending a 2010 or 2011 Tax Return for Other or Multiple Reasons