can i file an ammend to my 2006 taxes on line, or do i have to take them back to my tax person?

Answer 1

In general, it is always good to go to your accountant because he is a professional and you won't goof up. Keep in mind that when you file an ammendment you are more likely to get audited (that's because the IRS doesn't want to have to give OUT money).

Answer 2

The amended return (1040x) cannot be filed on line. It has to be mailed in.

It's not real difficult, though. Take your old 1040 and fill out a new one as it should have looked. What you're going to do is transfer the differences over to the 1040x, and at the bottom you'll end up with the difference owed to you or that you owe the IRS.

You have up to 3 years to file for a refund. If you think you'll end up owing, do it as soon as possible because the deadline for 2006 has come and gone...

Answer 3

Usually the tax person will amend for only a small additional cost, but if not you could file online if you had the proper program. There is no rule about having to use the same tax preparer for an amended return

Answer 4

You are allowed to do it yourself, or can have anyone do them for you that you choose - it doesn't have to be done by the person who originally prepared them.

But if you're amending for something that was the preparer's mistake, then they should prepare the amended return for you at no charge. If it was your mistake, then you'd be charged, but the charges from the original preparer should be less that going to someone else, since your info would already be in their computer, they wouldn't have to start over.

Answer 5

Neither.

You cannot file it on line, but you can do it yourself. There is no requirement to return to the tax preparer though they should have the most knowledge of your situation.

Answer 6

I would go back to my tax preparer as it could cause you conflict, you don't mess with the IRS.