Signature on 1040 when filing a 1040x

[phila418]

If my federal and state returns were filed electronically, the signature and date fields are blank when I print them to attach to my amended returns.  In addition to signing the amended returns, do I also need to sign and date the original returns or do I leave them blank.

[halpalms]

Play it on the safe side and sign and date the returns and attach them to the amended returns. Those original returns contain the new stuff from your amendment.

[smhalpin]

This was my question also. BUT, when dating the 1040 signature, is it the date the original was filed or the date the amended form is filed?

[CatinaT1]

No, you only sign and date the amendment.

[hongy]

Hi I have a same question.

Based on the information on this post, I keep the signature and date of the original 1040 blank.

But the first reply suggested to put signature and date on the original 1040.

If so, do I use the original e-filing date of 1040?

[JotikaT2]

No.

The IRS instructions for Form 1040X do not require you to submit your original Form 1040.  The only items they ask for are supporting copies of source documents that reflect a change on the tax return that you originally filed and resulted in the 1040X.  For example, a new W-2 form or a corrected W-2 Form.  You would also include copies of any forms that changed, like a new Schedule C if you updated your Self-Employment activity.

Please see the following link for a few more tips on amended returns.

Tips for filing an amended return

[hongy]

Thank you so much!