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aidsav44
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June 6, 2019
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I thought i amended my return but are you supposed to mail something in?

i received another w-2 after i already filed so i amended it online. i received my first tax return already but i have no clue where or how to find out when i should be getting my amended tax return. was i supposed to ship something? please help! thank you
Texas RogerAnswer
Level 15
June 6, 2019

The amended return is a form 1040X. It must be printed, signed, and mailed to the IRS. It cannot be efiled. If you have not mailed a 1040X to the IRS, you have not completed the amended return process.

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Texas RogerLevel 15Answer
Level 15
June 6, 2019

The amended return is a form 1040X. It must be printed, signed, and mailed to the IRS. It cannot be efiled. If you have not mailed a 1040X to the IRS, you have not completed the amended return process.

aidsav44Author
Level 2
June 6, 2019

on the 1040x form im just putting in the information for the w-2 thats not on my already filed tax return right? this stuff is kind of confusing. and i don't want to fill it in wrong! 

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Texas RogerLevel 15
Level 15
June 6, 2019
The 1040X must include everything that was on your original return plus the W-2 you are adding. See these instructions for help: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed</a>
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