After you file

See above discussion.

That "Paid Preparer Use Only" section is for a CPA or other paid tax preparer to sign if they were hired to prepare the Form 1040X.     If you are preparing your own form, you don't need to fill out anything below your signature, date, and occupation line in the section that says "Sign Here."    If a joint return, then both spouses must sign.


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