Get IRS Instructions 1040X 2013

According to the IRS: "When filing an amended or corrected return: Include copies of any forms and/or schedules that you're changing or didn't include with your original return. To avoid delays, file Form 1040X only after you've filed your original return.

You must mail it with supporting forms, schedules, and source documents, such as a W-2. In order to prepare an amended return, you'll need a copy of your original return, new source documents or other information that will change, such as filing status or dependents, and Form 1040X.

You must mail it with supporting forms, schedules, and source documents, such as a W-2. In order to prepare an amended return, you'll need a copy of your original return, new source documents or other information that will change, such as filing status or dependents, and Form 1040X.

Step 1: Collect your documents. Gather your original return and all new documents. ... Step 2: Get the right forms together. ... Step 3: Fill out a 1040X. ... Step 4: Submit your amended return.

File a separate Form 1040X for each year you are amending. If you are changing your federal return, you also may need to change your state return. If you file Form 1040X claiming a refund or credit for more than the correct amount, you may be subject to a penalty of 20% of the disallowed amount.

Do I need to send form 1040 with form 1040x, since 1040 changed in my amended return packet from Turbotax? No. Tax forms that have changed do not include original Federal filing forms (1040, 1065 etc). Just the 1040x and any forms that support the changes.

However, the IRS only requires certain enclosures with your 1040X, and in most cases, you won't have to enclose as many forms as you did with the original 1040. Use 1040X to report changes in your income, dependents, deductions, credits or filing status.

Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to correct errors to an original tax return the taxpayer has already filed. Taxpayers can't file amended returns electronically. Mail the Form 1040X to the address listed in the form's instructions. Preparing Form 1040X.

As long as your original tax return was prepared using Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040EZ-T, 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ, then you can amend it using Form 1040X. If your changes affect more than one tax return, you must file a separate Form 1040X for each tax year.

The IRS will mail a request about the missing item. Anyone amending tax returns for more than one year will need a separate 1040X for each tax year. ... Taxpayers filing an amended return because they owe more tax should file Form 1040-X and pay the tax as soon as possible. This will limit interest and penalty charges.

To pay by check or money order: Send your signed Form 1040X with a check or money order for the full amount payable to United States Treasury. Do not send cash. Do not attach your payment to Form 1040X. Instead, enclose it in the envelope with your amended return.

If you e-filed your tax return you would only need to mail the Form 1040-V payment voucher along with your check or money order. Your check or money order should be made out to United States Treasury. Make sure these 4 items are on the front the check or money order: Social Security number.

A Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return can take up to 16 weeks to process once we receive it.

When you file a Form 1040X, or Amended Tax Return, you must mail it in for processing. According to the IRS website, it may take up to three weeks for the document to appear in their system. You can use the Where's My Amended Return tool (which is updated every 24 hours) or call 1-866-464-2050 to check the status.

You will receive any additional refund you are owed. Amending to pay additional tax. If you're filing an amended tax return because you owe more tax, you should file Form 1040X and pay the tax as soon as possible. This will limit interest and penalty charges.