I filed 2 separate tax returns and the second one was rejected - what should I do now?

I messed up and didn't realize you can't file multiple tax returns. My first return was through TurboTax with one W2 and a 1099, and that got accepted a few days ago. Then today I tried filing a second return through TaxSlayer with some additional 1099s (one from my investment account and another from my DoorDash gig) plus another W2 I had forgotten about. This second return got rejected almost immediately - like within 5 minutes of submitting. I'm freaking out a little - do I need to contact the IRS? File an amended return? Start completely over? I'm worried about getting flagged for tax fraud or something when I was just trying to report all my income. Any advice would be really appreciated!

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19 comments

Morita Montoya

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You definitely need to file an amended return. The IRS only allows one tax return per tax year per person - they want all your income reported together on a single return. Since your first return was already accepted, you'll need to file Form 1040-X (Amended Return) to add the income from the additional W2 and 1099s that weren't included in your first filing. You'll need to use the same filing software you originally used (TurboTax in your case) to prepare the amendment. The good news is that you caught this quickly, and it's a common mistake. The rejection of your second return was actually the system working correctly to prevent duplicate filings.

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Morita Montoya

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It doesn't matter that different software was used for the attempt, but the amendment should be done using the same software that created the accepted return. TurboTax can definitely handle adding those additional forms - you'll just need to manually enter the information from your other W2 and the 1099s. The amendment process is designed specifically for situations like adding previously unreported income, so they make it relatively straightforward to input the additional forms.

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Joy Olmedo

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Been in a similar situation when I forgot about a side gig 1099. I used https://taxr.ai to help me figure out exactly what I needed to do with my amendment. You upload your documents and it analyzes them to show what you missed and need to include. Super helpful for organizing all those forms especially when you have multiple income sources! In my case, I had already filed with missing income, and the tool helped me identify exactly what needed to be on my amended return and the proper way to report it. Saved me from making more mistakes.

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Joy Olmedo

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You get results pretty much immediately after uploading your documents. The analysis happens in minutes, not hours or days, which is great when you're stressed about tax issues. It goes beyond just telling you what you missed - it gives specific guidance on how to report the additional income on your amended return, including which lines and schedules need to be updated. It doesn't file the amendment for you, but it gives you clear instructions to follow when you go back into your tax software.

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