Do I amend my tax return?

[snkalmr]

So I just received a bill from the IRS for my taxes from 2016 with me owing money. I figured out that my accountant submitted my 2015 W2's instead of 2016, she is telling me not to amend this. How does she know the amount for fees and interest, should I be amending this?

[snkalmr]

When I amend this return do I send the amount that they are saying I owe with the amended form?

[WillK]

Yes, you would send the check in with the amended form.

[snkalmr]

Thank you!!

[WillK]

Of course!

[WillK · Accepted solution]

Yes you should amend your return to report the correct information even though the IRS made the adjustment, you should still amend the return so you have the correct information on the return for your files. 

Amended returns do not “catch up” to your original return and replace them; they are processed as two separate returns.  
Amended returns have to be printed and filed by mail.  It can take the IRS up to 12 weeks or longer to process them.   If you are due a larger refund than on your original return, your amended return should only show the difference and you will receive a separate check for it.  If you owe money on your amended return, it will show only the new amount owed, you will have to mail a check with the return. You can check the status of your amended return by clicking here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x-/wheres-my-amended-return-1

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