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Amended and Prior Year Returns

This lesson covers how to amend a current year tax return and provides guidance on preparing prior year returns.

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  1. John e-filed his 2020 Form 1040 on March 29, 2021. This year, while preparing his current year tax return, John discovered an error in his 2020 return, which resulted in a higher refund. John mailed an amended 2020 return on April 15, 2024.

    Is this too late to qualify for the refund?
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Brenda discovered an error on her 2020 tax return, which had been filed on time. Correction of this error would result in a refund. She mails an amended return on May 6, 2024.

    Is it too late for Brenda to claim a refund?
  • A.
  • B.