- Amended tax returns must be paper filed using Form 1040X
- Tax returns must be amended within 3 years of their original filing.
- If you are amending more than one year, you should file separate Form 1040x forms for each year.
- Tax returns should be amended to correct errors such as a change in filing status or to correct income, deductions, or credits.
- Tax returns shouldn’t be amended for math errors or missing forms. The IRS will automatically correct math errors. The IRS will mail a request for information if needed.
- If you are due an additional refund, you should wait to receive the refund before amending your return.
- If you owe additional tax, amend your return and make a tax payment as soon as possible to minimize penalties and interest charges.
- Amended returns can take up to 16 weeks to process.
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