[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-2268":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"2268","Do I need to amend my tax return?","We recommend that you don't amend your tax return until after you've received your refund or paid the taxes you owe from the original return you filed. You don't need to amend your federal tax return if the IRS corrects the error on your tax return when they process your original tax return. You'll receive an IRS notice explaining the adjustment or asking for more documents.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nCommon reasons for needing to file an amended return are:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\nYou chose the wrong filing status\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\nYou didn't claim a dependent or incorrectly claimed a dependent\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\nYou received another \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">\u003Ci>W-2\u003C/i>\u003C/span> or \u003Ci>1099\u003C/i> (and the IRS didn't automatically adjust your tax return when they processed your return)\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\nYou need to change the deductions or credits on your tax return\n\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\nIf you've already submitted your tax return and your bank account information isn't correct, you \u003Cb>won't\u003C/b> be able to change it on your amended return. If the IRS is unable to direct deposit your refund, they will send you Notice CP53E requesting your direct deposit information. If you fail to respond to the notice within 30 days from the date on the notice, a paper check will be mailed to the address listed on your return.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=82\">What happens if I enter the wrong routing number or account number?\u003C/a>",1777391502106]