Amended Federal Tax Return for 2011, 2012

If you need to make a change or an adjustment to a tax return that you have already filed then you will need to file an amended Federal tax return. This can be done by filing Form 1040X.

Form 1040X

This form is officially called the Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Form 1040X should be used only to correct filed forms 1040 or 1040EZ. You can still file an amended return if you filed electronically.

Important Things to Remember

• If you have made an error that is simply a mathematical error then you do not need to file an amended return. Either your tax preparation service or the IRS will find this error and correct it for you.
• If you forgot to include any form then you will not need to file an amended return. These forms will simply be requested by the IRS at a later date.
• It is very important to remember to enter the correct year that you are sending in the amendment for. You only have two years from the date you filed your return to file an amended return.
• If you are correcting more than one return be sure you send in a Form 1040X for each return you are amending.

If you used an online tax preparation service then many of the errors that can cause you to file an amended return can be avoided. Services such as TurboTax Online offer step by step support to ensure you are entering all of your information correctly and that you are getting all the deductions and credits you deserve.

Visit TurboTax Online to file your amended return today.