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You have two years from the date you submitted your original tax return to submit an amended return.

More specifically, as stated on the TurboTax website, "You can file an amended return within 3 years of the date you filed the original return or within 2 years of the date on which you paid the tax due on the return, whichever is later."

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Can you file two tax returns for the same year?

You can file one federal return. And you can file one return in each state. If you made a mistake or left something out, you have to file what is called an "amended return."


What is the penalty for double filing income taxes?

Not sure there is a penalty. However, it could tie up your tax return for a while until the IRS straightens it out. May have to refile a corrected tax return.


How many years can you refile taxes just to change from married to filing separately?

Once you file a joint return, you cannot choose to file separate returns for that year after the due date of the return.


Do you need to include federal tax forms with your Indiana return?

No. You enter information from your federal tax return onto your Indiana tax return. But a copy of your federal return doesn't need to be attached.


Where do you mail your federal tax return if you live in Illinois?

where do i mail my federal tax return


Where can I get federal tax return forms?

You can get federal tax return forms online on the IRS website. Their site has all the federal tax return forms and publications that you need.


Does a California tax return need a copy of the Federal return?

If you are filing Form 5402EZ or Form 540A, do not attach a copy of your federal return to your California return. If you are filing Form 540 you must attach a copy of your federal return to your California return only if you filed any schedules other than schedule A or schedule B with your federal return. If you are filing form 540NR, you must always attach a complete copy of your federal return to your California return.


Do you enclose a copy of your federal return with your state return?

No. The Internal Revenue Service does not require a copy of your state tax return to be sent with your federal return. Many states however do require a copy of your federal return to be sent in with your state return. Most have an income limit that triggers this requirement. In Georgia, the trigger is $40,000 and if your federal adjusted income is equal to or exceeds $40,000 then you are required to include a copy of your federal tax return to be enclosed with your state return.


Do you enclose a copy of your state tax return with your federal return?

No. The Internal Revenue Service does not require a copy of your state tax return to be sent with your federal return. Many states however do require a copy of your federal return to be sent in with your state return. Most have an income limit that triggers this requirement. In Georgia, the trigger is $40,000 and if your federal adjusted income is equal to or exceeds $40,000 then you are required to include a copy of your federal tax return to be enclosed with your state return.


Is federal tax on gasoline deductible on a 2008 federal tax return?

No. Not any year. And Federal Tax, even income tax, is not deductible on a return.


Will the IRS let you file a second income tax return if you made a mistake on the first one?

Yes, they are happy to help you though this if you have indeed made a mistake. There is actually a separate income tax return form you fill out if you have indeed made a mistake.


You live in pa what if they said there was a feature in your car that you just realized wasnt can you return it?

NO. You cannot return a car in any state.