How do I amend my taxes that have been filed?

If you want to make changes after the original tax return has been filed, you must file an amended tax return using a special form called the 1040X, entering the corrected information and explaining why you are changing what was reported on your original return.

Can you do amended tax return online?

You can now submit the Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return electronically using available tax software products. Only tax year 2019 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR returns can be amended electronically.

Can you file an amended tax return electronically?

If you need to amend your 2019 or 2020 Forms 1040 or 1040-SR you can now file the Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return electronically using available tax software products. What are some reasons that an Amended Return cannot be filed electronically? Amended Returns must be filed by paper for the following reasons:

What do I need to amend my federal tax return?

Use Form 1040X to amend a federal income tax return that you filed before. Make sure you check the box at the top of the form that shows which year you are amending. Since you can’t e-file an amended return, you’ll need to file your Form 1040X on paper and mail it to the IRS.

How long does it take to process an amended tax return?

How long will it take to process an amended return? A Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return can take up to 16 weeks to process once we receive it. Will calling the IRS help me get my amended return processed any faster?

How to check the status of an amended return?

Filers can check the status of a paper or electronically filed Form 1040-X Amended Return using the Where’s My Amended Return (WMAR) online tool or the toll-free telephone number 866-464-2050​ three weeks after filing the return. Both tools are available in English and Spanish.