How Do I Rectify an Error Found on My Taxes?
- 1). Identify the error on your tax return. If you have not mailed the return, correct the error or have your tax preparer make the change, then file the return. Go on to the next step if you've already mailed the return or it is from a previous tax year.
- 2). Wait for the return in question to be processed by the IRS. The agency may correct errors in math or even accept returns with certain forms or schedules left out. The agency will notify you of the corrections by mail, or advise you of additional documents needed to process your return. Respond to any requests for additional documentation. You need not take further action if the IRS corrected the error.
- 3). Prepare an amended return if the IRS did not catch the error or you made mistakes regarding your filing status, income, deductions or credits. These types of mistakes require an amended return. According to the IRS, file form 1040X to correct a previously filed return.
- 4). Check over the amended return, mail it to the IRS and await a response.
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