IRS makes Form 1040-X amended tax returns available for e-filing

[Elrod]

The Internal Revenue Service is now letting taxpayers submit Form 1040-X electronically when they want to file an amended tax return through commercial tax software, in what the agency called a “major milestone in tax administration.”

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-makes-form-1040-x-amended-tax-returns-available-for-e-filing

[Randall]

I haven't looked yet but is ATX ready?

[Lynn EA USTCP in Louisiana]

Yes, I believe ATX is ready for this. I think yesterday's news release from ATX said they would start accepting efiled 1040X on 8/19. Just yesterday I downloaded the updated 1040-X. 

[ETax847]

I tried amending a return today but did not see any option to E-file it.  Has anyone had success with this yet?

[Max W]

On 8/18/2020 at 4:58 AM, Elrod said:

The Internal Revenue Service is now letting taxpayers submit Form 1040-X electronically when they want to file an amended tax return through commercial tax software, in what the agency called a “major milestone in tax administration.”

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-makes-form-1040-x-amended-tax-returns-available-for-e-filing

Isn't the IRS great on patting itself on the back.   "Major milestone"  CA has had efiling of amended returns for at least 4 years.