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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:56:53 PM

I'm working on 2016 ammended return. I know I need to sign the 1040X but do I need to sign the new attached form 1040?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:55 PM

You DO NOT need to sign OR attach a Form 1040 to your Form 1040X.

You only need to send in your Form 1040X and attach any Forms or Schedules that were "changed" along with any additional W2s, 1099's you added. 

DO NOT send in a copy of your previously filed Form 1040 or newly generated Form 1040 as this will only confuse things with the IRS.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:55 PM

You DO NOT need to sign OR attach a Form 1040 to your Form 1040X.

You only need to send in your Form 1040X and attach any Forms or Schedules that were "changed" along with any additional W2s, 1099's you added. 

DO NOT send in a copy of your previously filed Form 1040 or newly generated Form 1040 as this will only confuse things with the IRS.

Returning Member
Jul 7, 2019 10:18:24 AM

How can I prepare 2016 IRS amended return uploading the information in the 1040 return to the amended return?

Returning Member
Jul 7, 2019 10:21:14 AM

any response?

Level 15
Jul 7, 2019 10:28:01 AM