It’s best to get your tax return right the first time, but mistakes happen. When they do, it may be necessary to file an amended return. An amended return is a taxpayer’s opportunity to receive any ...

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You just need to submit Form 1040-X, which the IRS said you can do online or on paper. Most tax software programs will allow you to submit an amended return, and you are actually allowed to send in up ...

Taxpayers typically amend their returns to correct mistakes, claim missed deductions or report additional income. While the IRS does allow amendments, many worry that filing a Form 1040-X could ...

It's no fun paying taxes, but it's worse to discover that you paid too much. Perhaps a receipt for a long-forgotten charitable donation turns up after a tax return has been filed, or you find out ...

Tax filing, for many, is a once-a-year endeavor. It's that distinct period where individuals and businesses prepare and submit their financial statements to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).