[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-11459":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"11459","Why would I unlock my return?","If you chose to mail your return and haven't mailed it in yet, you can unlock your return and make changes rather than amending. Once the changes are made, you can mail or e-file your return with the new changes.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nYou shouldn't file an amendment until you've mailed or e-filed your original return. Once you decide to amend, you'll only be able to file amended returns. So make sure you've mailed or e-filed your original federal return and any state returns you need to file this year before starting an amendment.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nYou can amend your return from the \u003Ci>Account\u003C/i> menu.",1777391518423]