An amended tax return is a tax return that you file after you have already filed your original tax return, when you need to make changes or corrections to the information reported on it.
You may need to file an amended tax return if you made an error or forgot to include information on your original tax return, or if you received additional tax documents after you filed.
The IRS provides a specific form for filing an amended tax return in the USA, which is called Form 1040X. This form must be filed on paper and cannot be submitted electronically.
You will need to provide the information from your original tax return, along with the changes you are making.
You will also need to explain the reason for the changes and provide any additional supporting documents that are required.
How long do you have to fix a tax return?
It is important to note that you can only amend your tax return within three years from the date you filed your original tax return, or within two years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.
If you filed your original tax return early, the three-year period starts from the due date of the return, not the date you filed it.
Can you amend your tax return if you already filed?
The answer is yes. You can amend your tax return if you have already filed it with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
There are various reasons why you may need to amend your tax return, including errors in income, deductions, or credits, or if you forgot to include income or received additional income after filing your original return.
To amend your tax return, you will need to fill out and file Form 1040X, which is the Amended US Individual Income Tax Return.
