How to file an amended tax return?

After filing your tax return, you may have either missed including certain expenses or found errors on the filed return. This may include deductions, income, credits, dependents etc. A form 1040 X needs to be completed and filed with the Internal revenue service within :

 

1. 3 years from the date original tax return was timely filed or
2. Within two years from the date the person pays the tax – usually April 15 – whichever is later.

 

Other tips and key points  for filing amended tax returns.

1. Tracking amended tax returns : You can track the status of your amended tax return by clicking on the link below. Track amended tax returns
2. Paying additional tax : If you owe additional tax, pay it as soon as possible to avoid interest and penalties.
3. Multiple year amendments : Separate form 1040 X is required to be filed for each year that is being amended.
4. Non-Resident aliens amended tax returns : There are separate instructions for non-resident aliens amended tax returns including instructions for filing form 1040 X. Here is the link : Non-resident amended tax returns
5. Paper mailing : The Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, should be paper mailed after corrections are made to the original tax returns.  Address to be mailed and detailed  instructions are here.
6. Processing times : It may take upto 16 weeks from the date of paper mailing for processing the amended tax returns.

What to do if you still do not hear back from IRS about your amended tax returns?

Call the Internal revenue service IRS telephone assistance line