Need help with mailing 1040X amended return - specific instructions needed
Can someone tell me the correct way to mail my amended return? Do I need to include any special forms with my 1040X? Also not sure if I should send it certified mail or regular first class postage. Don't want to mess this up and have it sent back.
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Miguel Silva
Tax pro here - When mailing a 1040X, you need to include ALL supporting documents that changed from your original return. Make sure to: Send it CERTIFIED mail with return receipt (worth the extra $), include all W2s/1099s affected by the amendment, attach any new schedules/forms, and sign/date in blue ink. Mail it to the specific IRS center for your state - don't just use a general IRS address.
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StarSailor}
Thank you! Quick follow up - should I staple everything or use paper clips?
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Miguel Silva
Paper clips are better - IRS has to scan everything and staples make that harder. Also makes it easier for them to separate docs if needed 👍
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Zainab Ismail
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Connor O'Neill
Does it actually work? Seems to good to be true
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Zainab Ismail
100% legit. It even caught that I forgot to include a schedule C that would have gotten my amendment rejected 🙌
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Yara Nassar
Can confirm - used it last week. Super detailed breakdown of everything
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Keisha Robinson
whatever u do DONT use regular mail, my amendment got lost last year and it was a nightmare 😫
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GalaxyGuardian
same boat fr fr... took 6 months just to confirm they got it 🤡
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Paolo Ricci
make copies of EVERYTHING before u send it! learned that one the hard way lol
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Amina Toure
double check the address for ur state on irs.gov - they changed some of the processing centers this year
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StarSailor}
omg thank u! I was about to use an old address from google 😅
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Oliver Zimmermann
dont forget to write AMENDED RETURN in big letters on the envelope. helps it get to right department faster
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