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June 1, 2019
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What will happen if tax return is Amended but you don't mail it to IRS.

  • June 1, 2019
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Don't mail an amended tax return

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KrisD15
June 1, 2019

The only way you can file an amended return is to mail it.

If you don't mail it, the IRS will never get a copy, so it would be as if you never amended at all.

CLICK HERE for TurboTax information about Amended Returns

CLICK HERE for IRS information about Amended Returns

CLICK HERE for IRS 1040X instructions

CLICK HERE for where to mail your 1040X

CLICK HERE for Where's my Amended Return?


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dsearles9Author
June 1, 2019
So I can decide if I want to mail it. I wasn't sure if I amended it online they would know since I did it online. I amended return but there was a small difference but I don't think I want to mail it in.
July 18, 2021

What happens if the federal was accepted but I never mailed anything in?

Employee
July 18, 2021

@Jennvic22 You have added on to an old thread and your question is not clear.   What did you do?   Did you amend your tax return and e-file the the amended return?   If you e-filed it and it was accepted you do not have to mail anything.   If you amended but did not e-file it  and did not mail it, then nothing happens since the amended return did not go anywhere.

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July 24, 2021

I believe I e filed because it says accepted. But it also gave me a form to mail which is why I’m confused either way is this a reason I didn’t get my child tax credits? Is there anyway to disregard the amended  one that’s already been accepted?

February 16, 2024

Will you be able to get your refund though you didnt send the amended tax return?

CatinaT1
February 16, 2024

We'd love to help you complete your tax return, but need more information. Can you please clarify your question?

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February 17, 2024

I already filed my taxes. I accidentally amend it to see if i did something wrong but  it says i need to mail it but i dont like to mail it. I didnt change anything anyways  

Employee
February 17, 2024

Follow the directions that DawnC listed above to undo your amend and return your tax return to the pre-amend status. Then check that you have efiled your return and await for the notification that your return has been accepted. You shouldn't have to print or mail anything, if you previously efiled.

 

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