The screen for the 1040-X explanation in the Step-by-Step interview allows you to enter 5 lines. Each line can contain up to 256 characters. If you switch to forms mode you can enter another 5 lines of 256 characters each. That should give you more than enough room for whatever you have to say.
The screen for the 1040-X explanation in the Step-by-Step interview allows you to enter 5 lines. Each line can contain up to 256 characters. If you switch to forms mode you can enter another 5 lines of 256 characters each. That should give you more than enough room for whatever you have to say.
Stop writing a novel...be brief or attach a longer explanation with a mailed in return.
you have to print preview your 1040-X Part III to be sure no text is truncated.
Even if e-Filing, I would not go out to 255 chars per line.
But, what do I know,
If you need more space enter "see more on attachment" and file on paper.
IRS says: for 1040-X, paper and e-File have the same processing time
AMendments are processed in the order received.
Refer to the Instructions for what is to be attached to Form 1040-X.
Do not include your old 1040 nor your revised 1040 because the Form 1040-X reflects any changes there and becomes your new tax return.
The explanation page does not come up in that section, as far as I can see. Where is it? All the answers are about using it, none specific to telling you where it is. Thanks
@blackdogarchitec What year are you amending? If you are using the Desktop program switch to Forms mode and open the 1040-X. Scroll down to near the bottom. The Explanation is in Part III right above the signature line.