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February 12, 2023
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mail-in amended return

  • February 12, 2023
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I know the limit on electronic amended returns is three years after the filing date; but what is the limit for paper/mailed-in amended returns? I want to amend my 2015 return. Can I?

    Best answer by DoninGA

    Amended returns can be filed at any time.  However, if the return is being amended for a tax refund then it must be filed within three years of the due date of the original return.  For tax year 2015 that means on or before April 15, 2019.  Filing for a tax refund with a 2015 tax return will not be paid.

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    DoninGA
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    DoninGALevel 15Answer
    Level 15
    February 12, 2023

    Amended returns can be filed at any time.  However, if the return is being amended for a tax refund then it must be filed within three years of the due date of the original return.  For tax year 2015 that means on or before April 15, 2019.  Filing for a tax refund with a 2015 tax return will not be paid.