If I Make An Error On My Efile Taxes, How Do I Correct It?
If your make an error on your Efile taxes and your tax return has been accepted by the government you must file an amendment to correct errors on the return. The government does not accept this form electronically. It is available for download on the government website and should be submitted by mail.
What is the Process for Correcting an Error on My Efile Taxes?
The amendment form, 1040x, is used to make changes to both current year and past tax returns. To correct an error on your Efile taxes you must locate the form, 1040x, on the government website or in a paper tax booklet. Make any necessary changes in the appropriate spaces, sign, and mail the form to the government address provided.
What if I Was Expecting a Refund?
If you were expecting a refund, it is best to wait until the refund check is received. The government may have caught the error and made corrections prior to sending the check. If that is the case, you will not need to file the amendment. If your corrections would increase the amount of your refund, you have up to three years to file the amendment. If the corrections would credit a portion of taxes you paid n your return, you must file the amendment within two years.
Is the Process Different if My Return Has Not Been Accepted?
If you make a mistake on your Efile taxes and the government has not accepted the return, you may sign back in to the return and make the corrections. You may Efile taxes more than once as long as the return has not been accepted.
What If My Return Was Rejected?
If the government rejects your Efile taxes, the reason for the rejection is provided. You can correct these errors by signing back in to return, making the changes, and resubmitting the return.
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So I efiled my taxes on 01/29/2013 and realized that I did not include form 1098-T. So I went back into taxact on 02/02/2013 and entered my school tuition information, as my original return was still awaiting acceptance. As long as my return was still awaiting acceptance, will the IRS take the corrected efile I submitted on the 3rd?