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June 7, 2019
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1040x amended return - which forms need to be signed?

  • June 7, 2019
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DO you need to sign both the amended 1040 form (showing adjusted income) and the 1040X forms? - I do not see any implicit instructions on this.

Best answer by KrisD15

If you are filing an amended return (1040X), that is the form you will sign (the 1040X) and mail to the IRS. Also attach any additional Schedules and documents that are relevant to the amended filing. 

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Level 2
June 7, 2019
I filled my 1040 but I am filing a 1040x now, where do I sign the amended form
Level 2
June 7, 2019
Where do I sign the amended for
KrisD15
KrisD15Answer
Level 15
June 7, 2019

If you are filing an amended return (1040X), that is the form you will sign (the 1040X) and mail to the IRS. Also attach any additional Schedules and documents that are relevant to the amended filing. 

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Level 2
June 7, 2019
Is the corrected 1040 sent with the 1040X? Or just 1040x ?
Level 2
April 20, 2023

1040 amended return which form do I need to sign 

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
April 20, 2023

@Lashailove12 You only sign the Form 1040-X and if mailing the amended return, you only mail the Form 1040-X and any other forms or schedules which were changed because of the amending.  You do NOT send the Form 1040.