This article is for information only and is not tax advice.
Sprintax opens the amendment option for the 2026 tax year at the end of March 2027. You can amend once you have the documents that you need, such as your income documents and a copy of your original tax return.
Is there a deadline to amend my tax return?
The April 15, 2027 filing deadline does not apply to an amended return. A claim for an extra refund has a time limit. The deadline is 3 years from the date you filed your original return. It is 2 years from the date you paid the tax if that date is later.
Should I amend my return before I receive my refund?
No. Sprintax does not recommend that you amend before you receive the refund that you expect from your original return. If you want to claim an additional refund, wait until you receive the original refund. Then file the amended return.
What if I owe more tax after I amend?
File the amended return and pay the extra tax as soon as possible. Interest and penalties can build up on unpaid tax until you pay it.
What do I need before I amend?
A copy of your original tax return. Sprintax asks you for it during the amendment.
The income documents and other supporting documents that show the correction, such as a late Form W-2 or Form 1042-S.
A state amendment form, if your state requires one. Attach it to your state return.
How do I amend my return with Sprintax?
Log in to your Sprintax account or create one.
Select the tax year and tick the box to correct a return that you already sent to the IRS.
Complete the questionnaire about your residency, your income, and the form that you filed originally.
Check out. Sprintax prepares your amended return on Form 1040-X.
Print the amended return, sign it, and mail it to the IRS with your supporting documents.
Can I e-file my amended return?
No. With Sprintax, you print, sign, and mail your amended return. You cannot e-file it through Sprintax.
When should I amend and when should I not amend?
The following table shows when an amended return is the right step.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| You left out income, or received an income document late | Amend your return after you receive the document. |
| You missed a deduction or credit that you can claim | Amend your return. |
| You filed the wrong form or the wrong filing status | Amend your return. |
| The IRS found a math error | Do not amend. The IRS will send you a notice or correct it. |
| The IRS needs a form that you did not include | Do not amend. The IRS writes to you to ask for the form. |
| You received a letter from the IRS | Follow the instructions in the letter. It may not need an amended return. |
| You want to fix an error on your return | Do not file a second original Form 1040-NR. File an amended return. |
How long does an amended return take?
The IRS asks you to allow 8 to 12 weeks to process an amended return. In some cases it can take over 16 weeks. Calling the IRS does not speed up the process.
How can I check the status of my amended return?
Use the IRS tool called Where's My Amended Return. Status is available about three weeks after you mail the return. The tool does not cover amended returns that have a foreign address.