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Level 3
posted May 6, 2020 8:32:11 PM

Can I mail my 1040X and form 843 together?

I need to amend my federal return, and I also need to file a form 843. It seems that they each should go to a different IRS mailing address, so I was not sure if they need to mailed separately to their respective addresses or if I can I submit both of these by mail in the same envelope? If so, I would probably send it to the address for the 1040X? Thanks!

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Level 15
May 6, 2020 8:43:20 PM

@joeman22 , I am not sure that I understand the situation fully,   Generally, a 1040X filed within the allowed period, should result in  correcting errors or changes made by the taxpayer.  Thus  there is a refund issued  when IRS agrees.  Thus there should be no need for an 843.

 

If  you are asking for abatement of penalties / interest  caused by 1040-X ( e.g.  your tax liabilities went up as a result of corrections  on 1040-X ), then I would include the 843 along with the 1040-X, the updated 1040 and payment of course.

 

If IRS has made an error or some other reason you need to ask for abatement of penalties / interest charges, then the  843 should go on its own.

 

Is this what you mean or am I in the left field ?

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Level 15
May 6, 2020 8:43:20 PM

@joeman22 , I am not sure that I understand the situation fully,   Generally, a 1040X filed within the allowed period, should result in  correcting errors or changes made by the taxpayer.  Thus  there is a refund issued  when IRS agrees.  Thus there should be no need for an 843.

 

If  you are asking for abatement of penalties / interest  caused by 1040-X ( e.g.  your tax liabilities went up as a result of corrections  on 1040-X ), then I would include the 843 along with the 1040-X, the updated 1040 and payment of course.

 

If IRS has made an error or some other reason you need to ask for abatement of penalties / interest charges, then the  843 should go on its own.

 

Is this what you mean or am I in the left field ?

Level 3
May 6, 2020 8:53:49 PM

@pkthank you very much for your prompt reply! Yes, you answered my question and you have it right. Thanks again!

Level 15
May 6, 2020 8:56:42 PM

@joeman22  you are welcome