What to do if you discover a mistake on a previously filed tax return (and other reasons for filing an amended tax return).

The revenue procedure advises taxpayers how to make various elections, file amended returns, and change accounting methods as ...

Why File an Amended Return If you find a mistake in your tax return, you can submit an amended return, and you generally have three years after the filing deadline to do so.

Will filing an amended tax return cause an audit? There's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but you probably won't have to worry about it, as audits are rare overall.

Why File an Amended Return If you find a mistake in your tax return, you can submit an amended return, and you generally have three years after the filing deadline to do so.