{"id":26779,"date":"2013-02-18T16:02:30","date_gmt":"2013-02-18T16:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=26779"},"modified":"2022-08-09T15:19:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T20:19:05","slug":"mistake-on-tax-return-already-filed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/mistake-on-tax-return-already-filed\/","title":{"rendered":"Amended Tax Returns: Did You File With A Mistake?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s Note: <\/em><\/strong>If there is a mistake on a tax return already filed, tune in! We\u2019ve got some answers for you. Mistakes on taxes already filed can happen for a number of reasons\u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes, I leave the grocery store without remembering to pick up an item or two on my list, or I book a plane ticket online and forget to plug in the discount code I\u2019ve kept saved for weeks.<\/p>\n

And, sometimes, people file their own tax returns and forget to include a crucial piece of information that could significantly adjust their\u00a0tax refund<\/a>\u00a0(or alter their tax bill).<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat Happens If I File My Taxes Wrong?\u201d<\/h2>\n

If you question \u201cWhat happens if I file my taxes wrong\u201d and fear the worst, all hope is not lost! If you\u2019ve realized you\u2019ve forgotten something or you\u2019ve entered the wrong information on your tax return, it can be corrected \u2013 even if you\u2019ve already filed.<\/p>\n

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To Correct a Tax Return Mistake, File an Amendment<\/h2>\n

Your next move: file an\u00a0amended tax return<\/a>. Simply put, an amended return is usually filed because something was incomplete, incorrect or omitted from the original tax return. It should be filed if you forgot to claim credits and deductions, or need to correct filing status and income \u2013 whether the result is a tax refund or a tax bill.<\/p>\n

If you are claiming a refund, the deadline for filing an amended return is generally\u00a0three years after the date filed or the original deadline, or two years after taxes were paid for that year\u00a0\u2013 whichever is later.<\/p>\n

If you discover a \u201ctaxable\u201d mistake or omission on a tax return you already filed, you should amend as soon as possible. Depending on the size of the tax bill, you could reduce or avoid penalties. If you wait for the IRS or state to find the error or omission, the interest and penalties will continue to grow.<\/p>\n

If you e-filed your original return, give it time to be processed before you amend. Also, if you are expecting a tax refund, wait to receive it before you submit your amended return.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow Do I Change a Mistake on a Tax Return Already Filed?\u201d<\/h2>\n

There is a special form for amended tax returns<\/a>. Use Form\u00a01040-X\u00a0to correct any previously filed\u00a01040<\/a>. Keep in mind that Form 1040-X cannot be filed electronically; amended returns must be mailed to the IRS.<\/p>\n

Check the Form 1040-X\u00a0instructions<\/a>\u00a0for your state\u2019s IRS Service Center address where you will mail the amended return. But, if you are amending because you received a notice from the IRS, the amended return should go to the address indicated on the notice, and the notice should be referenced in the amended return.<\/p>\n

Help for Mistakes on Tax Returns Already Filed<\/h2>\n

So, next time you\u2019re thinking \u201cWhat if I made a mistake on my taxes?\u201d remember your issue can be resolved in a few simple steps.<\/p>\n

If you realize you need to correct something on your tax return,\u00a0we can help.\u00a0Take our quick assessment and find out if a tax return review<\/a> is right for you. Or, make an appointment now with an H&R Block tax professional<\/a> for help filing an amended return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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