How to amend a 2020-2023 return

If you are looking to file a federal/state amendment on your accepted return, please note there are different processes based on the year you are looking to amend. This article provides a step by step guide on how to amend a 2020 - 2023 returns. Please determine which tax year you are looking to amend before proceeding. 

If you still need to file an original older return instead of amending one, see our Prior-Year Tax Returns page for the current overview of supported years and mailing rules.

• For 2019 and prior years please refer to this linked article for help 

Important:

• Our system can only amend a return if you have filed your original return with MyFreeTaxReturn.com

• If you originally filed with different software we are unable to file your amendment 

• 2020 - 2022 amendments MUST be mailed

• 2023 amendments can be e-filed or mailed

How to amend a 2020 - 2023 return

1. Login to your MyFreeTaxReturn.com account

2. Select Work With Filing on the return you are looking to amend, this may be under prior years 

3. Select Edit a Return in Progress

4. Select click here to amend a return in the blue text 

5. Search 1040-X in the sidebar search engine (Follow this step ONLY if you are looking to amend your FEDERAL tax return) 

• This step adds the 1040-X form, allowing you to make a federal amendment. If you are looking to only amend your state return, you can disregard this step all together. In the 1040-X page you will fill out the necessary information and provide an explanation as to why you are making this amendment.

**6) Make the amendment **- add/adjust the federal/state change you are looking to make in the return 

• This step is taxpayer specific. Essentially, you will now implement the change that prompted the amendment.

• For example: If you forgot to include your W-2 from your second job you would add a W-2. 

• You must include an explanation of changes to include in your amendment for the IRS

7)Submit your amended return to be filed. 

• You can now e-file or mail your amended return.

Important Note:

• 2020 - 2022 amendments MUST be mailed

• 2023 amendments can be e-filed or mailed