An amended tax return generally allows you to file again to correct a mistake in your filing status, your income or to add deductions or credits you may have missed. Here are some points the IRS wants you to know about amending your Federal tax return.
Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax return, to file an amended income tax return. An amended return cannot be filed electronically. You must file it by paper. The IRS typically processes an amended return within 8 to 12 weeks.
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