We've got just about two weeks left in the 2025 tax season, and this late in the game, if you made a mistake on your tax return, there's a good chance the IRS has ...

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It’s best to get your tax return right the first time, but mistakes happen. When they do, it may be necessary to file an amended return. An amended return is a taxpayer’s opportunity to receive any ...

Taxpayers typically amend their returns to correct mistakes, claim missed deductions or report additional income. While the IRS does allow amendments, many worry that filing a Form 1040-X could ...

It's no fun paying taxes, but it's worse to discover that you paid too much. Perhaps a receipt for a long-forgotten charitable donation turns up after a tax return has been filed, or you find out ...

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Southwest Floridians who took a financial beating from major hurricanes over the past few years are getting some tax relief. A bill signed into law by President Joe Biden on Dec. 12 will allow ...

What you need to know: If you need to amend your Individual Income Tax Return, file a new return with the corrected information and include a completed Schedule AMD. Check to see if your software ...