Amended Return
A return filed in order to make corrections to a tax return from a previous year. It can be used to correct errors and claim a more advantageous filing.
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An amended return is filed using Form 1040X.
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See also: 1040 Form, Adjusted Gross Income, Income Tax, Internal Revenue Service - IRS, Personal Income