How can I amend my tax return for free in US?
Share
Robert James, 20+ years of experience in IRS mattersAnswered on September 16,2023
FreeTaxUSA should let you amend - first you have to recreate your original return, finalize it and say you will mail it in, then you can amend and make the necessary changes. It should be free for federal without paying for Deluxe (which is only $8). Or if they do charge for the amendment it's usually only $15 or so.
Another option if your income is less than $66k and you don't have a complicated return is Get Your Refund. You would need to upload a copy of the original tax return and all your documents for the year, then explain what changes need to be made.
You can also click on the VITA Location finder on that page to see if there's an in-person location near you that's open. In my area the free tax preparation program has a few sites open until end of July, although it's been really slow so they've been closing down early.
1 views
Related Questions
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .Has anyone had experience with filing an amended return via fileyourtaxes.com that includes an additional amount due, and if so, did the platform process the payment to the IRS directly? I'm confused because the filing status indicates the return was accepted, yet the IRS website suggests sending hard copies of amendments by mail and waiting for manual processing. Should I be concerned about the payment method and timing?
You can select Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) when you file a tax return; you would have had to select ...
1
0
2
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .What steps can I take to resolve the issue of the IRS claiming I owe them $5k due to an amended tax return for 2020 that incorrectly shows I made $10k more than I actually did, and my attempts to get the correct W-2 from my employer have been unsuccessful, causing delays in my tax return for this year and financial hardship?
See if you can get help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) It sounds like the ...
1
0
0
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .Should I resend my IRS tax return papers via FedEx or UPS, considering my USPS Certified Mail hasn't been delivered, and it's been over 6 weeks without any information on my refund, or is there a recommended course of action to follow in this situation?
Even if you don't qualify as a US Resident for tax purposes, there are ways to e-file a 1040 ...
1
0
10
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .How can I correct the error where my school expenses were placed on the wrong line by Free Tax USA for my 2021 taxes? The IRS is requesting more information (Schedule EIC), and I was told I couldn't send an amendment since it's for the 2021 tax year. What to do?
Education expenses are not reported directly on the Form 1040; they go on Form 8863 which is used to ...
1
0
1
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .What happens if the IRS notices errors on my tax returns for 2020, 2021, and 2022 before my mailed amendments are processed, considering I've already e-filed an amendment for 2022?
IRS wouldn't know if these are errors or not until they audited you. If you get a notice that ...
1
0
1
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .I received a notice for missing eBay sales on my 2021 tax return, and it's asking for payment if I agree with the notice. I've already mailed my 1080-X form to amend my return, but it may take time to process. Do I need to pay by the due date, or is it okay to wait for their response?
The "due date" on the CP2000 just means if you pay by that date they won't add additional interest ...
1
0
2
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .What are the key differences between TurboTax and SprintTax for international students (F1 Visa) in the US, and what potential long-term consequences should I be aware of if I choose to use TurboTax, considering that some of my peers have reported higher tax returns with it?
When you are in the US on a F-1 visa, you cannot be considered a US Resident for tax ...
1
0
2
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .Need help with 1099 taxes for 2022 in Illinois suburbs. Got 1099s from Amazon Flex, DoorDash, and Roadie. Any online service recommendations? Used Stride app for mileage. Do I need an accountant?
IRS free file if you want to figure it out yourself. IRS Free File: Do your Taxes for Free My Free ...
1
0
0
-
Abbey Johnson
Helping with Student Loan Documentation .For those who have completed the full 20-year term of IBR and had their loans forgiven, what was your experience with the tax implications of the forgiven balance? Did the IRS require a lump sum payment, and if you couldn't pay, what options were available, such as wage garnishment, asset seizure, or payment plans?
IBR was introduced in 2007. No, nobody has hit the 25 years (for old IBR) or 20 years (for new ...
1
0
2
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .I need to file my 2021 federal taxes. Is it possible to file them online, or is the only option paper?
Only someone with professional tax software can e-file a 2021 tax return at this point. You can hire a ...
1
0
1
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .I was added as an authorized signer on my mother's checking and savings accounts while she was traveling overseas. Can I be held liable for her business taxes or debts, or is there no liability for an authorized signer in the United States?
No, being an authorized signer on a checking account doesn't make you liable for any tax debts.
1
0
1
-
Robert James
20+ years of experience in IRS matters .Can someone advise me on how to address unfiled taxes for the past 20 years, particularly the first 10 years when I was self-employed and had limited recordkeeping?
The IRS only requires taxpayers to file the last six years (to the extent a filing was required) in ...
1
0
1