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.

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

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