Are there any exceptions to the 3 year deadline for filing an amended return, or does the 3 year time limit apply to every situation?

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June 1, 2019
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If so where do I find information in the IRS publications?

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Best answer by DoninGA

You can file an amended return at any time for any tax year. The 3 year requirement is only for receiving a tax refund when filing an amended return.

SweetieJean

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ScruffyCurmudgeon

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user2010Author

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From an answer posted "2 months ago" - No. I am not a paid tax preparer.
From an answer posted "10 days ago" - No. I'm not interested in "points"

vesuviusad79

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SweetieJean

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@Scruffy_Curmudgeon There was a more recent comment that has since been deleted.

DoninGA

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You can file an amended return at any time for any tax year. The 3 year requirement is only for receiving a tax refund when filing an amended return.

user2010Author

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How would it help to file an amended return where taxpayer is beyond the 3 years and could not get a refund? Are there situations where this would help in disputing penalties?