Use Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and follow the instructions. You should amend your return if you reported certain items incorrectly on the original return, such as filing status, dependents, total income, deductions or credits.
A party moving for leave to amend a pleading must attach a copy of the proposed amended pleading as an exhibit to the motion. The exhibit must show how the proposed pleading differs from the existing pleading by bracketing or striking through the text to be deleted and underlining the text to be added.
You can submit the amendment by mail, fax, or in person. Include the Arizona Corporation filing cover sheet. The cover sheet and the Articles of Amendment form are available online (see link below) or in your online account when you sign up for Arizona statutory agent service with Northwest.
You may file a Form 140X for that year. If you choose this option, you must amend your Arizona return within 90 days of the change. Attach a complete copy of the federal notice to your Form 140X. You may file a copy of the final federal notice with the department within 90 days.
How do I amend my state tax return? You can amend your state tax return in two simple steps: First, fill out an amended federal income tax return, Form 1040-X. Second, get the proper form from your state and use the information from Form 1040-X to help you fill it out.
If you are filing Form 140X for a refund, you must generally file within four years from the date you filed the original return. If you amend your federal return for any year, you must also file an Arizona Form 140X for that year. You must file the Form 140X within 90 days of amending your federal return.
How to file an amended return. To amend a return, file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. You can use tax software to electronically file your 1040-X online. Submit all the same forms and schedules as you did when you filed your original Form 1040 even if you don't have adjustments on them.
State electronic filing details You must file a federal return with, or prior to filing, the AZ return. Arizona does not accept amended returns for any tax year.
If you need to make a change or adjustment on a return already filed, you can file an amended return. Use Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and follow the instructions.
If a correction will result in a substantial additional refund, usually your best option is to file the amended return.