I’m using REFILE to amend my 2017 filing. My spouse and I file together, but only my return has an amendment. Do I need to submit my spouse’s file?

paperclip · ‎October 30, 2019

TurboTaxKim · ‎October 30, 2019

When you prepare your tax returns simultaneously with your spouse, usually any changes you make as an "adjustment" (or ReFile) affect both returns. For this reason, TurboTax will think both tax returns need an adjustment and want to ReFile them both.

If you are sure that only one tax return is seeing a change from your ReFile adjustment and choose not to pay the $4.99 fee for both, you may need to complete the payment process for both, then contact our Customer Support team for a refund.

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TurboTaxKim · ‎October 30, 2019

When you prepare your tax returns simultaneously with your spouse, usually any changes you make as an "adjustment" (or ReFile) affect both returns. For this reason, TurboTax will think both tax returns need an adjustment and want to ReFile them both.

If you are sure that only one tax return is seeing a change from your ReFile adjustment and choose not to pay the $4.99 fee for both, you may need to complete the payment process for both, then contact our Customer Support team for a refund.

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UKay · ‎July 16, 2020

Hi TurbotaxKim,

I have the same situation, I refiled mine using the free online TurboTax and my spouse did not need any amendment, his balance remained the same, mine changed.

My refile was successful, and since TurboTax recommended both returns to be refiled, I tried to refile my spouse's return, and I got the below error message - And there is no reason for it to be excluded, I checked the list of exclusions, and I tried four times.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

We're sorry, the Canada Revenue Agency was unable to accept your NETFILE tax return.

Message from the CRA:

		The Canada Revenue Agency cannot process this ReFILE submission as it appears that the submitted changes to the return cannot be requested using the ReFILE service.

		Please visit the list of exclusions on the ReFILE website. ReFILE

You have 2 options:

	• Recommended - Try NETFILE again in a few minutes.

		Please note: You only have 5 attempts to NETFILE your return before the CRA will lock you out.

		If the problem persists, please contact TurboTax Customer Support for assistance.

	• Print and mail your return to the CRA.

TurboTaxMary-Ann1 · ‎July 17, 2020

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I’m using REFILE to amend my 2017 filing. My spouse and I file together, but only my return has an amendment. Do I need to submit my spouse’s file?