Why can't I go back and get more refund for the years I have been filing incorrectly(head of household instead of single) but IRS can go back and charge you for mistakes?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You can amend your tax returns as far back as 2014 if you discover that you have made mistakes on them.  You mean you filed Single when you think you could have filed as Head of Household?

Am I Head of Household?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894553-do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2900097-what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household

 To learn more about amending your tax return, please review the information in the following link.https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend-my-tax-return

Click or tap a tax year for specific amending instructions.

·         2016

·         2015

·         2014

·         2013

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·         What is the deadline for filing an amended return?

·         Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?

[ThatGuy87]

You are a life saver. I don't know why I have never try researching this. I just thought it was unfair when I found out that I could have been filing as head of household because I provided for a qualifying dependant.

[ThatGuy87]

Just amended my 2014 and 2015 returns and should be getting those refunds. Thanks a lot once again.

[xmasbaby0]

Oh that is great!  You are welcome!

[xmasbaby0]

Make sure you send those amended returns in separate envelopes for each year.  It is always a good ides to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you know the IRS received it.

[ThatGuy87]

Because that is how the government works.