Throughout USAthe first months the tax declaration to the Internal Tax Service (IRS for its acronym in English), a procedure that is carried out annually. However, it is also very common for several mistakes to be made when making this statement, so the IRS it offers a chance to make any corrections you need to make in order to correctly submit your tax return. This procedure is known as Amended Declaration. In the following note, we tell you all the details.
How to see my Amended Return and what is its status?
This Amended Return can also be followed by all natural persons who have corrected their tax return. All you have to do is download the Where’s My Amended Return? or also known as WMAR (for its acronym in English) and is a completely free app that can be used online.
Also remember that you can find out the status of the amended return by telephone through the number 866-464-2050. Be careful, you can follow up three weeks after filing the declaration and you can communicate in English or Spanish.
What is the Amended Return and what form is used?
It should be noted that the forms that are corrected are Forms 1040 (SP) or 1040-SR (SP) of 2020, 2021 or 2022. For this, Form 1040-X must be presented, which is known as the Amended Return of the US Personal Income Tax. It should be noted that this is done electronically and tax software products are provided to fill it out.
What if I made a mistake on my tax return?
If you have an error on your return, you can correct it with form 1040-X. Also, you can use form 1045, which is also known as a Tentative Refund Request, instead of form 1040-X, which will likely result in a larger refund. fast.
To get that refund from the IRS, you must amend your return within three days, including extensions, after the date it was filed. Or also, within the two years following the day the tax was paid.