What if didn't take home office duction unil this year, when I could have for the past three years; can I deduct these past years now?

jadiebel · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No, you cannot take 3 years' worth of past deductions on your 2017 return. You can amend those previous returns.

· Will amending delay my original tax refund?

· What is the deadline for filing an amended return?

· Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No, you cannot take 3 years' worth of past deductions on your 2017 return. You can amend those previous returns.

What does it mean to "amend" a return?

· Do I Need to Amend my Tax Return?

· Will amending delay my original tax refund?

· What is the deadline for filing an amended return?

· Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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What if didn't take home office duction unil this year, when I could have for the past three years; can I deduct these past years now?