Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return ...

To amend your return, you use Form 1040-X, also known as an Amended U.S. Individual Tax Return. Here is how to correct amounts on your tax return and when to file your 1040-X.

CNBC Select explains how to file your taxes safely and accurately to avoid mistakes, penalties and scam artists.

Tax fraud continues to be a widespread issue, costing Americans millions of dollars a year, according to the IRS. So it's important to file your tax return safely to ensure your personal data ...

With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0.

If you think you need to file a return this year, maybe for the first time, you're likely wondering where to start.

It’s not too late to get back an extra refund from your income taxes for 2017, 2018 or 2019. You generally have up to three years after the tax-filing deadline to file an amended return.

If it's been weeks since you filed your tax return, you may want to start tracking its status to see when your refund will arrive.