This article is for information only and is not tax advice.
Why does Sprintax ask whether I filed or mailed my federal tax return?
Sprintax asks this question in the amendment process. An amended return corrects a federal return that you already sent to the IRS. Sprintax needs to confirm that you already sent your original return.
What should I do if I have not filed my federal tax return?
Do not select the option to correct a tax return that you already sent to the IRS. Prepare your original federal return instead. You can select the amendment option by mistake before you reach the amendment sub-steps.
How do I answer the question about the type of tax return form that I filed?
Check a copy of your federal tax return. You can also check the tax software that you used before Sprintax. Select the form that your original return used.
Where do I find the form that I filed?
Look at the top of your original federal return. The form name, such as Form 1040-NR or Form 1040, is printed there. If you used other tax software, open the return that it produced.
What are the key facts about this question?
The following table summarizes the key facts.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why does Sprintax ask if I filed? | An amended return corrects a federal return that you already sent to the IRS. |
| What if I have not filed? | Do not choose the amendment option. Prepare your original return. |
| How do I find my form type? | Check your copy of the return or the tax software that you used before. |
| Which tax year does this apply to? | The 2026 tax year. |