i was recently approved for SE tax exemption. how to get refund for SE taxes paid in previous years?

Question

filed form 4361. was told i need to file an amended return, but not sure how to indicate specifics

Answer 1

Go to irs.gov and download form 1040-X and instructions.

If the SE taxes paid in previous years would also qualify for this exemption:

On the 1040-X, on line 9 where it says "other taxes" you'll show the amount you showed on your original return, the same amount in parentheses (to show negative) in the second column, and zero as the correct amount. Then in part 2, enter your explanation.

You'll need to do a separate 1040-X for each year. You can go back 3 years - anything before that is lost.