After you file

Not sure why you think it will be so costly to mail the amended return.   You only mail the 1040X, the documents such as additional W-2's or 1099's that support the change, and possibly the original 1040.    When you choose to print for filing by mail, it will print out just the pages needed to send in.   You will not be mailing in all kinds of worksheets, etc.

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