Weigh The Risks And Benefits of Amending A Tax Return


         Why would a Taxpayer want to file an Amended Tax Return? It should not be for a simple math error. The IRS will fix those when processing the Tax Return and if they need specific documents, they will ask for them. If it’s something more than that, then filing an Amended Tax Return may be the best option.
          Keep in mind that when fixing mistakes, this should not be done in a way that only adds to Tax Refunds and not Taxes owed. Making these sorts of changes will get the attention of IRS and make them take a closer look at the adjustments. It can be the easy way to get to an audit. Normally the statute of limitations for the IRS to take action on a Tax Return is 3 years. Amending the Tax Returns filed during this period of time can help a Taxpayer discover a refund that has been waiting for them, or a debt that needs to be paid. Either way, it can lead to big changes.

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