The IRS takes up to 16 weeks to process amended returns. You can use the IRS' "Where's My Amended Return?" online tool to check your amended return status.
» MORE: See a list of IRS phone numbers you can call for help How to amend a tax return To amend your return, you'll need to fill out Form 1040-X. Many online tax software programs support filing an amended return electronically and can walk you through the steps of filling out th...
Did you make a mistake on your tax return or realize you missed out on a valuable tax deduction or credit? You can file an amended tax return to make the correction. Filing an amended tax return with the IRS is a straightforward process. This article inc
You can amend prior tax returns by filing the Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return or Form 1040-X. This form helps make corrections on a prior return or make changes on amounts previously adjusted by the IRS. What’s more, you can file Form 1040-X to make aclaim to the IRSfor...
Say you happily filed your tax return by the end of February and were the envy of all your friends, but in June you realized you forgot to include income from last summer's freelance job. Don’t worry, all you need to do is file an amended return using F
return. If you need to provide more information or an explanation to the IRS about your return, you can include it in a separate written statement that you mail to the IRS after you e-file or with your mailed return if you're paper-filing. Consult with a tax professional i...