If i send in an amended return, do i need to attach the original return that is incorrect?

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If i send in an amended return, do i need to attach the original return that is incorrect?

For Federal, you do not send in your original return, the IRS already has a copy of your original return.

• Include copies of any forms and/or schedules that you're changing or didn't include with your original return (ex. W-2, any Schedules, 1098 or 1099 forms)
• To avoid delays, file Form 1040-X only after you've filed your original return & it has been fully processed.
• Allow the IRS up to 16 weeks to process the amended return.

If you have a State amended return, you would need to check your States website for their list to send in with an amended return.

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If i send in an amended return, do i need to attach the original return that is incorrect?

For Federal, you do not send in your original return, the IRS already has a copy of your original return.

• Include copies of any forms and/or schedules that you're changing or didn't include with your original return (ex. W-2, any Schedules, 1098 or 1099 forms)
• To avoid delays, file Form 1040-X only after you've filed your original return & it has been fully processed.
• Allow the IRS up to 16 weeks to process the amended return.

If you have a State amended return, you would need to check your States website for their list to send in with an amended return.

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If i send in an amended return, do i need to attach the original return that is incorrect?

Just to add: You can e-file an amended return now (2019 & above)

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If i send in an amended return, do i need to attach the original return that is incorrect?

No. You do not need to attach your original return. You need to attach any documents related to the changes.

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If i send in an amended return, do i need to attach the original return that is incorrect?

No, you don't have to include the original return . According to the IRS: "When filing an amended or corrected return: Include copies of any forms and/or schedules that you're changing or didn't include with your original return.

If you used TurboTax Online, simply log in to your account and select “Amend a return that was filed and accepted.” If you used our CD/download product, sign back into your return and select “Amend a filed return.” You must file a separate Form 1040-X for each tax return you are amending

Filing an amended return i FREE if you filed the original with TurboTax.

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