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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.

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

Hey guys just wanted to mention that taxr.ai is super helpful for amended returns too. It analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what supporting docs you need and where to mail them based on your situation. Saved me from making some stupid mistakes when I amended last month. Its only 4.99 and totally worth it https://taxr.ai

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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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