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Realizing that you made a mistake on your taxes after you\u2019ve already filed is a scary feeling.\u00a0 Here you were just trying to save money by doing it yourself and now you have a big mess on your hands.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry, most tax mistakes can be easily corrected by filing an amended tax return<\/a>.\u00a0 Use Form 1040-X<\/a> to change your filing status<\/a>, claim a missed tax deduction, report forgotten taxable income or add a dependent.\u00a0 There\u2019s no need to file an amended tax return for miscalculations and clerical errors.\u00a0 The IRS will correct those mistakes for you and adjust your refund accordingly.<\/p>\r\n

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You have 3 years to correct your mistake<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The IRS<\/a> limits the amount of time you have to file an amended return to claim a refund.\u00a0 Typically, you must file within 3 years of the original due date or within 2 years of paying the tax, whichever is later.\u00a0 If amending your return results in a higher tax bill, you\u2019ll be charged penalties and interest going back to the original due date.\u00a0 So, the sooner you file, the better.\u00a0 Keep in mind, if you correct your federal income tax return<\/a>, chances are you\u2019ll need to amend your state return too.<\/p>\r\n

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Pre-register now!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How to amend your return<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you filed your original tax return with ezTaxReturn, you could amend your return with us too.\u00a0 We make it as stress-free as possible by guiding you step-by-step and completing the right tax forms.\u00a0 Taxpayers expecting a refund from their original return should wait until they get their money before amending their return.\u00a0 There\u2019s a possibility that the IRS may catch your mistake and adjust your refund before releasing it to you.\u00a0 Amending it too soon may cause unnecessary complications.\u00a0 If you\u2019re ready to get started, sign into your account and click the “Amend my return” link found on your myAccount page.\u00a0 Make sure you download a copy of your original returns first because they will no longer be available once you start amending them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you didn\u2019t use ezTaxReturn<\/a> to file, you\u2019ll need to download Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return from IRS.gov and mail it to the appropriate address.<\/p>\r\n

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Checking your amended tax return status<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can start checking your amended tax return status about three weeks after filing.\u00a0 The best place to find the answers you need is the \u201cWhere\u2019s My Amended Return?<\/a>\u201d tool on IRS.gov.\u00a0 To check your amended tax return status, you\u2019ll need your Social Security Number, date of birth and zip code.\u00a0 Pack your patience because it’s going to be a while before your return is processed.\u00a0 Typically, it takes about 16 weeks for an amended tax return to be processed.\u00a0 However, that has now increased to 20 weeks due to COVID-19 processing delays.\u00a0 There\u2019s no need to file a second return or call the IRS if it feels like it\u2019s taking forever, you just have to wait it out.<\/p>\r\n

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