Amended Return result in no change

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I’m trying to amend my 2021 federal taxes. The amendment should result in no change in tax due or refund owed to me. When I originally filed my 2021 taxes I received a refund of $2778.

After making the changes on the amended 1040-X it shows I am owed the same $2778. I expected it to show $0 since I already received the refund on the original filing. Is this correct? Does the IRS just look to see what they already paid me and call I good?

My amendment was just to revoke section 179 election and take bonus depreciation only. The net result should have no effect on income tax. It’s really just an informational amendment.

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HelenC12

Alumni - Intuit

No, your 1040-X should reflect the $0.00 refund amount/amount due.

You may have forgotten to enter the $2,778 refund that you received with your original return.

See form 1040-X, line 18, Overpayment, if any, as shown on original return or as previously adjusted by the IRS.

Related information: Do I need to amend?

[Edited 03-06-2023|2:26 PM PST]

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Ok, thank you. I see that now. Should the 1040 that I include with my amendment line 34 show that $2778? It does show that and suspect that it should, I just want to verify. Thanks!

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AmyC

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Yes, your 1040x should show the payment received from your original return. You are not sending a 1040. You are sending a 1040x with any forms that have changed- such as depreciation.

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