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.

There is no charge for you to file a Form 1040-X yourself. However, if you use a tax preparer or tax filing software, you might have to pay a fee for filing an amended tax return.

If you have wages, file Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. If you have a business or side income, include Form 1040 with a Schedule C and If you're a senior, you can file 1040-SR.

It’s not too late to get back an extra refund from your income taxes for 2017, 2018 or 2019. You generally have up to three years after the tax-filing deadline to file an amended return.

By filing online, rather than sending your return through the mail, you'll also minimize the time it takes to get a refund that you can use to pay down debt, save for a home or invest for retirement.

Here's everything first-time filers need to know, including when to file your tax return and how to track your refund. In 2019, the Internal Revenue Service processed more than 253 million tax ...