Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Say your original tax return was due April 15, but you filed it ...

The 1040X isn’t hard. There are three columns: column A is the original figure from the first return, column B is the change (either negative or positive), and column C is the amended or correct ...

Get your hands on IRS Form 1040-X and follow these steps to amend your tax return. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take ...

It’s best to get your tax return right the first time, but mistakes happen. When they do, it may be necessary to file an amended return. An amended return is a taxpayer’s opportunity to receive any ...

Taxes can be complicated, and it’s not uncommon to make a mistake on a tax return. The Internal Revenue Service recognizes this and allows taxpayers to amend their returns to correct errors they ...

Section 70302 appears to be a central procedural provision in the new law. Such sections often grant Treasury and the tax ...