I filed the wrong tax form, form 1040EZ, when I should have filed form 1040A!?
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You can file a 1040X. Amending a return to receive a legitimately larger refund is perfectly acceptable. You will only need to file the 1040X and attach the Form 8863 for your education credits to the back. You will not need to prepare a new return on the 1040A.
Some preparers attach a copy of the first page of a 1040EZ behind the 1040X and mark it "As Originally Filed", and then the corrected tax return in full behind that, but it is by no means necessary.
Once you've filed, be prepared to wait a little while. It can take up to 2 or 3 months before you receive a check, although with a small change like yours, it might not take that long.
Hope this helps!
I live in Canada. We are able to make amendments and get our taxes reassessed online... Shouldn't be a problem for you to fix your mistake. If you did it on your own, you should probably call IRS or whoever for support so they can guide you on how to negate your 1040EZ. If you filed through a tax company, they can fix it for you.
You will have to file an amendment, but maybe you should contact a professional. I had received my return and then had to file an amendment, but i did mine before the April deadline. Also "I THINK" if its not that much of a large credit to you, you might be able to fix it when you file again next year.
File a 1040X.
This is a valid reason for filing an amendment.
No, you don't send the 1040A in with the X. You send in the 1040X along with any forms that have changed or have been added. In your case, send in the 1040X and the 8863 for the education credits.
Attach the form showing the education credit to the 1040X amendment form. You don't need to send a competed 1040A form.
if you are eligible for the credit for 2004 and/or 2005, you can also amend those years and get your refund.
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