I filed single in error instead of head of household. How much of a difference would it be? Is there anything I can do about it now.

njdzin319 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:36:54 GMT

I filed single instead of head of household. Would it be beneficial to me and is there a way to change it after been filed?

The difference in the standard deduction for Single and H...

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:36:56 GMT

The difference in the standard deduction for Single and Head of Household is significant.

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single $12,000 (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately $12,000 (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,000 (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,000 (+ $1600 65 or older)

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox

If you left out a W-2, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is pending. The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.

If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally. You will need to use a form called a 1040X. You cannot e-file an amended return. They have to be mailed, and it takes at least 2-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return. Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself. Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

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I filed single in error instead of head of household. How much of a difference would it be? Is there anything I can do about it now.

The difference in the standard deduction for Single and H...