Third, you'll have to file a paper Form 1040X. Second, be prepared to show the Internal Revenue Service what items you originally reported, what changes you are making and why you're doing so. For most people, this means that returns for tax year 2011 or later can still be amended. Generally, if you want to collect a credit or refund based on your amended return information, you must file Form 1040X within three years, including extensions, of the date you filed your original tax return. I'll let you check out the full tip at your leisure, but here are five key things to keep in mind.įirst, note the three-year time limit to file an amended return.
If you just discovered an error on an old tax return, you might be able to correct it.Īll you need is Form 1040X … as long as the mistake was made on a return you filed within the last three years.Ĭlick image for PDF download of full Form 1040X.ĭetails on filing an amended tax return, which is what you'll do with Form 1040X, are found in the Weekly Tax Tip.
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