{"id":35183,"date":"2018-04-04T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/?p=35183"},"modified":"2021-07-14T11:40:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T16:40:13","slug":"will-get-audited-file-amended-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/will-get-audited-file-amended-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Will I Get Audited If I File an Amended Return?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many taxpayers wonder whether filing an amended tax return<\/a> (Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return<\/em>) is sort of like admitting to the IRS that you didn\u2019t do it right the first time \u2013 and inviting the IRS to look closer.<\/p>\n

IRS data isn\u2019t clear on whether filing a Form 1040X will increase the chances of an audit. But, one thing is clear: Unlike an original Form 1040 \u2013 90% of which are e-filed \u2013 amended returns are processed by an actual person at the IRS. That means the IRS doesn\u2019t automatically accept amended returns.<\/p>\n

However, the IRS won\u2019t open an audit<\/a> (or, \u201cexamination\u201d) simply because you file an amended return. Here\u2019s what you should know about filing a Form 1040X.<\/p>\n

An IRS employee will review your return for accuracy and \u201creasonableness\u201d<\/h2>\n

Because you can\u2019t e-file amended returns, an IRS employee will have to process and accept the return.<\/p>\n

If you accurately completed the return, you shouldn\u2019t have a problem, even if the IRS asks some questions. Know that the IRS can ask questions, so having supporting documentation is critical.<\/p>\n

Form 1040X can be harder to prepare<\/h2>\n

That\u2019s because it requires you to list all the changes that have been made to the return, including any changes that the IRS may have made when it processed the original return, or through an audit, adjustment<\/a>, or notice.<\/p>\n

Basically, you must properly report three items: <\/strong><\/p>\n