The 5 return limit is imposed by the IRS for individuals that are not professional tax preparers, who are required to have a Preparers Tax Identification Number (PTIN). The IRS does not make a distinction between original and amended returns in the 5 return limit. The limit is part of the IRS fraud prevention program by only allowing professional tax preparers with a PTIN to prepare an unlimited number of returns,
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