About Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Electronic Filing Now Available for Form 1040-X You can now file Form 1040-X electronically with tax filing software to amend 2019 or 2020 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR. To do so, you must have e-filed your original 2019 or 2020 return.

Is there a paper version of the 1040-x?

Taxpayers still have the option to submit a paper version of the Form 1040-X and should follow the instructions for preparing and submitting the paper form. Those filing their Form 1040-X electronically and on paper can use the Where’s My Amended Return? online tool to check the status of their amended return.

When do I need to file Form 1040 X?

You can now file Form 1040-X electronically with tax filing software to amend 2019 or 2020 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR. To do so, you must have e-filed your original 2019 or 2020 return. For more details, see our August 2020 news release on this topic. File Form 1040-X to do the following. Correct Forms 1040, 1040-A, 1040-EZ, 1040-NR, or 1040-NR EZ.

What is the purpose of the Form 1040X?

Form 1040X is used by individual taxpayers to amend prior year tax returns. About Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return | Internal Revenue Service Skip to main content

How long does it take to receive a 1040X Amended tax return?

Once you have mailed in your federal tax amendment form 1040X, it will take between 8 to 12 weeks from the IRS receipt date until the form is processed. You can check the status of your amended return on the IRS “Where’s My Amended Return” tool.

Do you have to file an amendment to the 1040X?

The return in question has to have been accepted by the IRS and/or state. See below when not to file an amendment. If you did not eFile your current tax year tax return via eFile.com, you can complete via our online editor, sign the form 1040X online.

When to use the Form 1040X tax form?

Use Form 1040-X to file an amended tax return. Form 1040X is used by individual taxpayers to amend prior year tax returns. About Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return | Internal Revenue Service