{"id":25328,"date":"2021-03-26T17:02:02","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T21:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=25328"},"modified":"2023-06-04T14:34:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T19:34:56","slug":"amend-your-tax-return-to-correct-a-filing-mistake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/amend-your-tax-return-to-correct-a-filing-mistake\/","title":{"rendered":"Amend Your Tax Return to Correct a Filing Mistake"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Nobody likes to make mistakes, especially when it comes to taxes. But accidents happen.\u00a0 If you didn\u2019t get your return<\/a> right the first time, you can fix it using Form 1040-x<\/a>, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.\u00a0 You must file an amended return within three years of your original filing deadline to claim a refund.\u00a0 If you need to change a return you\u2019ve already filed, ezTaxReturn can help you with your current-year amended return.\u00a0 Here are some mistakes you can fix.<\/p>\r\n

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Mistake #1: You received another W-2 or 1099 after you filed<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once the tax season begins, many people rush to file and get their refund<\/a>.\u00a0 If you\u2019re going to file early, you should make sure you have all your income statements.\u00a0 Employers are required to send your W-2<\/a> or 1099 by January 31st<\/sup>.\u00a0 If you receive an additional or a corrected W-2 after you\u2019ve filed, you\u2019ll need to amend your return to reflect the new information.\u00a0 As a result, you may owe additional taxes.\u00a0 Pay your debt as soon as possible to minimize interest and penalties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Mistake #2: You missed a valuable credit or deduction <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re eligible for a credit or deduction and don\u2019t claim it, you\u2019re letting money slip through your fingers.\u00a0 For example, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)<\/a> is worth up to $6,660 for workers who earn a low to moderate income.\u00a0 Unfortunately, one in five eligible workers fail to take advantage of the credit.\u00a0 ezTaxReturn<\/a> can help you claim any tax break you rightfully deserve.\u00a0 It\u2019s the fastest and easiest way to get the biggest possible refund.<\/p>\r\n

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Amend your return<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Mistake #3: You used the wrong filing status<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Choosing the right filing status<\/a> is important because it affects your standard deduction<\/a>, the credits you\u2019re eligible to receive and the amount of taxes you’ll owe.\u00a0 Let\u2019s say you were single most of the year but got married on December 31st<\/sup>.\u00a0 Don\u2019t assume that you need to file as single.\u00a0 As far as the IRS is concerned, you\u2019re considered married for the entire year.\u00a0 So, go ahead and file a joint return with your new spouse.\u00a0 Keep in mind, there are also situations where you may qualify for more than one filing status.\u00a0 In that case, choose the status that will save you the most money.<\/p>\r\n

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You do NOT need to amend your return to claim the new unemployment tax break<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Usually, unemployment compensation<\/a> is considered fully taxable income.\u00a0 However, the new American Rescue Plan<\/a> allows you to exclude up to $10,200 of benefits.\u00a0 To qualify, your adjusted gross income<\/a> must be less than $150,000.\u00a0 This mid-season change has led to a lot of confusion, especially for those who already filed and paid taxes on their benefits.\u00a0 The good news is you do not need to amend your return to claim the exclusion.\u00a0 The IRS plans to automatically issue refunds to those affected by the changes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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File your taxes online fast and ez in 30 minutes or less.<\/h2>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nobody likes to make mistakes, especially when it comes to taxes. But accidents happen.\u00a0 If you didn\u2019t get your return right the first time, you can fix it using Form 1040-x, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.\u00a0 You must file an amended return within three years of your original filing deadline to claim a refund.\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":25375,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"\nAmend Your Tax Return to Correct a Filing Mistake<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nobody likes to make mistakes, especially when it comes to taxes. 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