To amend your return, you use Form 1040-X, also known as an Amended U.S. Individual Tax Return. Here is how to correct amounts on your tax return and when to file your 1040-X.

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Filing your federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starts with having the right forms in hand. Whether you choose to e-file or submit a paper ...

Income forms at the first tax documents you need Whether or not you're among the majority of Americans who file taxes using the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions, you'll need to ...