{"id":461,"date":"2011-05-27T12:49:42","date_gmt":"2011-05-27T17:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoorfarlaw.com\/blog\/?p=461"},"modified":"2011-05-27T12:49:42","modified_gmt":"2011-05-27T17:49:42","slug":"nine-facts-on-filing-an-amended-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoorfarlaw.com\/blog\/?p=461","title":{"rendered":"Nine Facts on filing an Amended Return"},"content":{"rendered":"

An amended
\ntax return generally allows you to file again to correct your filing status,
\nyour income or to add deductions or credits you may have missed.<\/p>\n

Here are nine
\npoints the IRS wants you to know about amending your federal income tax return.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \nUse Form 1040X, Amended U.S.
    \nIndividual Income Tax Return, to file an amended income tax return.<\/li>\n
  2. \nUse Form 1040X to correct previously filed Forms 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ. An amended return cannot be filed electronically, thus you must file it by paper.<\/li>\n
  3. \nGenerally, you do not need to file
    \nan amended return due to math errors. The IRS will automatically make that
    \ncorrection. Also, do not file an amended return because you forgot to attach
    \ntax forms such as W-2s or schedules. The IRS normally will send a request
    \nasking for those.<\/li>\n
  4. \nBe sure to enter the year of the
    \nreturn you are amending at the top of Form 1040X. Generally, you must file Form
    \n1040X within three years from the date you filed your original return or within
    \ntwo years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.<\/li>\n
  5. \nIf you are amending more than one
    \ntax return, prepare a 1040X for each return and mail them in separate envelopes
    \nto the appropriate IRS campus. The 1040X instructions list the addresses for
    \nthe campuses.<\/li>\n
  6. \nIf the changes involve another
    \nschedule or form, you must attach that schedule or form to the amended return.<\/li>\n
  7. \nIf you are filing to claim an
    \nadditional refund, wait until you have received your original refund before
    \nfiling Form 1040X. You may cash that check while waiting for any additional
    \nrefund.<\/li>\n
  8. \nIf you owe additional 2010 tax, file
    \nForm 1040X and pay the tax before the due date to limit interest and penalty
    \ncharges that could accrue on your account. Interest is charged on any tax not
    \npaid by the due date of the original return, without regard to extensions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Form 1040X was recently redesigned. Previously the
    \nform consisted of three columns; Column A-Original amount, Column B-Net change,
    \nand Column C-Correct amount. The redesigned form now has just one column where
    \nthe Correct Amount is the only figure entered, making it easier to make changes
    \nto previously filed returns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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