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How do I make corrections on my taxes from two years ago?

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I declared and then later learned that there was an error on my W-2. How do I make corrections after I have filed? Are there specific forms or procedures?


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3 Responses to “How do I make corrections on my taxes from two years ago?”

  1. cathygirl32 Says:
    July 29th, 2010 at 2:30 am

    Use 1040x. You have 3 years from the year in question to correct any mistakes. You fill out the amended return just as you did your return from 2 years ago with the exception of the corrected error (that is, the IRS will compare both returns and find the error themselves).

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  2. norm Says:
    July 29th, 2010 at 4:29 am

    File an amended return with the corrections.

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  3. bbittker Says:
    July 29th, 2010 at 6:29 am

    1040x is right, but the part about 3 years is questionable. the IRS has 3 years for assessment, and 6 years if the error is a substantial understatement (error>25% of gross income).

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