You can always file an amended return. Crystal Stranger, an enrolled agent and the CEO of Optic Tax, says having to file an amended tax return isn't a big deal. "Filing amended returns is quite ...

Amended tax returns are a tool offered by the IRS allowing you to correct any sort of mistake or omission you might've made on a previous tax return. And mistakes during tax season might be a lot ...

The good news is that you can file an amended return to correct the mistake, but it’s important to follow up to make sure it’s processed correctly. Here’s what you need to know about ...

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 ...

If you worked with a tax preparer, ask them to double-check to see if you need to file an amended return due to reporting a special state payment as income on your tax return. If you didn’t ...

Submitting an amended tax return does not inherently raise red flags, but it does prompt the IRS to take a second look at your filing. The IRS receives thousands of Form 1040-X submissions each ...

In many cases, fixing an old tax return requires filing an amended return. That's fairly easy to do, although there are some time limits and special forms -- usually Form 1040-X-- you'll have to use.