It’s best to get your tax return right the first time, but mistakes happen. When they do, it may be necessary to file an amended return. An amended return is a taxpayer’s opportunity to receive any ...

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・You usually have up to 3 years to amend your tax return to fix errors. ・Use Form 1040-X to report the changes to the IRS. ・You must include any forms that changed (W-2, 1099, 1098-T). You filed your ...

Taxpayers may need to correct errors on past returns. The IRS offers the amended tax return process to ensure accurate federal tax records for individuals or entities. Even for the most meticulous ...