What you can do after submitting your federal and state returns depends on whether the IRS or your state accepts or rejects them.
Here’s how it works and what to expect:
What happens after you submit your return
Once you submit your return, you can't edit or add information while the IRS and your state finish their review. You'll need to wait until your return is accepted or rejected before making any changes.
Your return becomes read-only in april so it matches the version submitted to the IRS and your state.
If the IRS and your state accept your return(s)
If the IRS and your state accept your returns and you need to make a change, you can file amended returns in april. Learn more in How do I file an amended return?.
If the IRS or your state rejects your return
A rejection usually happens because something doesn’t match their records, such as:
An incorrect Social Security number, PIN, or AGI
A typo in income or withholding amounts
Missing required information
If one or both of your returns are rejected, you can fix any errors in april:
Go to Tax home
Fix the issues that were flagged
Resubmit your corrected return
When should I file an amended return?
People often need to correct a return if they discover:
Income was reported incorrectly
A deduction or credit was missed
You or your spouse received an additional tax form after filing (such as a W-2) that needs to be added to your return
Learn how to file an amended return in: How do I file an amended return?
Key Takeaway
After you submit your return, you'll need to wait until it's accepted or rejected before making changes. What you can do next depends on how the IRS or your state respond.
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