Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Instructions
This form contains 145 fields organized into 11 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Address Information | ||
| Home address (number and street). If you have a P.O. box, see instructions | Text |
Enter your home address, including number and street. If you have a P.O. box, refer to the instructions.
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| Apt. no | Text |
Enter your apartment number, if applicable.
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| City, town, or post office. If you have a foreign address, also complete spaces below | Text |
Enter your city, town, or post office. If you have a foreign address, complete the spaces below.
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| State | Text |
Enter your state.
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| ZIP code | Text |
Enter your ZIP code.
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| Foreign country name | Text |
If you have a foreign address, enter the name of the foreign country.
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| Foreign province/state/county | Text |
If you have a foreign address, enter the foreign province, state, or county.
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| Foreign postal code | Text |
If you have a foreign address, enter the foreign postal code.
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| Dependents | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Dependents_ReadOrder[0].c2_1[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the dependent listed in this row qualifies for the Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row1[0].f2_19[0 | Text |
Enter the name of the dependent listed in this row.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row1[0].f2_20[0 | Text |
Enter the Social Security Number (SSN) of the dependent listed in this row. The maximum length is 11 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row1[0].f2_21[0 | Text |
Enter the relationship of the dependent to you (e.g., son, daughter, parent).
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row1[0].c2_2[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the dependent listed in this row qualifies for the Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row1[0].c2_2[1]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the dependent listed in this row qualifies for the Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row2[0].f2_22[0 | Text |
Enter the first name of the dependent.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row2[0].f2_23[0 | Text |
Enter the Social Security Number (SSN) of the dependent. Maximum length is 11 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row2[0].f2_24[0 | Text |
Enter the relationship of the dependent to you (e.g., son, daughter).
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row2[0].c2_3[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the dependent qualifies for the Child Tax Credit.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row2[0].c2_3[1]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the dependent qualifies for the Credit for Other Dependents.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row3[0].f2_25[0 | Text |
Enter the first name of the second dependent.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row3[0].f2_26[0 | Text |
Enter the Social Security Number (SSN) of the second dependent. Maximum length is 11 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row3[0].f2_27[0 | Text |
Enter the relationship of the second dependent to you (e.g., son, daughter).
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row3[0].c2_4[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the second dependent qualifies for the Child Tax Credit.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row3[0].c2_4[1]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the second dependent qualifies for the Credit for Other Dependents.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row4[0].f2_28[0 | Text |
Enter the name of the dependent.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row4[0].f2_29[0 | Text |
Enter the Social Security Number (SSN) of the dependent. Maximum length is 11 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row4[0].f2_30[0 | Text |
Enter the relationship of the dependent to you (e.g., son, daughter).
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row4[0].c2_5[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the dependent qualifies for the Child Tax Credit.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Dependents[0].Row4[0].c2_5[1]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the dependent qualifies for the Credit for Other Dependents.
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| Explanation of Changes | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_17[0 | Text |
Enter your explanation of changes made to your original return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].f2_32[0 | Text |
Provide any additional information or explanations for the changes made.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].f2_33[0 | Text |
Enter the date of the change. Maximum length is 6 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].f2_35[0 | Text |
Enter the date of the change. Maximum length is 6 characters.
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| Income and Deductions | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_3[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing Form 1040-X to amend your income.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_3[1]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing Form 1040-X to amend your deductions.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line1[0].Adjusted[0].c1_4[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are amending your adjusted gross income.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line1[0].f1_18[0 | Text |
Enter the original amount of adjusted gross income from your original return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line1[0].f1_19[0 | Text |
Enter the net change in adjusted gross income.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line1[0].f1_20[0 | Text |
Enter the corrected amount of adjusted gross income.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line2[0].f1_21[0 | Text |
Enter the original amount from Line 2 of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line2[0].f1_22[0 | Text |
Enter the net change amount for Line 2 of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line2[0].f1_23[0 | Text |
Enter the corrected amount for Line 2 of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line3[0].f1_24[0 | Text |
Enter the original amount from Line 3 of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line3[0].f1_25[0 | Text |
Enter the net change amount for Line 3 of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line3[0].f1_26[0 | Text |
Enter the corrected amount for Line 3 of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line4a[0].f1_27[0 | Text |
Enter the original amount from Line 4a of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line4a[0].f1_28[0 | Text |
Enter the net change amount for Line 4a of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line4a[0].f1_29[0 | Text |
Enter the corrected amount for Line 4a of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line4b[0].f1_30[0 | Text |
Enter the original amount from Line 4b of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line4b[0].f1_31[0 | Text |
Enter the net change amount for Line 4b of the Income and Deductions section.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line4b[0].f1_32[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 4b, which pertains to income and deductions.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line5[0].f1_33[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 5, which pertains to income and deductions.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line5[0].f1_34[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 5, which pertains to income and deductions.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_IncomeDeductions[0].Line5[0].f1_35[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 5, which pertains to income and deductions.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line24[0].f2_01[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 24.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line24[0].f2_02[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 24.
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| Payments | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_3[3]_4 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing Form 1040-X to amend your tax payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line12[0].f1_55[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 12 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line12[0].f1_56[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 12 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line12[0].f1_57[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 12 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line13[0].f1_58[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 13 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line13[0].f1_59[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 13 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line13[0].f1_60[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 13 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line14[0].f1_61[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 14 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line14[0].f1_62[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 14 from the Payments section. This field is used to report your amended payments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line14[0].f1_63[0 | Text |
Enter the total amount of payments made for the tax year, including any estimated tax payments and amounts applied from the previous year's return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].f1_65[0 | Text |
Enter the amount of payments made on Line 15.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].f1_66[0 | Text |
Enter the amount of payments made on Line 15.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].f1_67[0 | Text |
Enter the amount of payments made on Line 15.
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| tax paid after return was filed 16 | Text |
Enter the amount of tax paid after the original return was filed.
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| 17 Total payments. Add lines 12 through 15, column C, and line 16. 17 | Text |
Enter the total payments by adding lines 12 through 15, column C, and line 16.
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| 18 18 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 18.
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| 19 Subtract line 18 from line 17. (If less than zero, see instructions.) 19 | Text |
Subtract line 18 from line 17. If the result is less than zero, refer to the instructions.
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| 20 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 20.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_73[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for the specified field.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_75[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for the specified field. Maximum length is 4 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_76[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for the specified field.
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| Personal Information | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_01[0 | Text |
Enter the tax year for which you are filing this amended return. Use the format YYYY.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_02[0 | Text |
Enter your first name and middle initial.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_03[0 | Text |
Enter your last name.
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| Last name | Text |
Enter your last name.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_05[0 | Text |
Enter your Social Security Number (SSN).
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| If joint return, spouse's first name and middle initial | Text |
If filing a joint return, enter your spouse's first name and middle initial.
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| Last name | Text |
If filing a joint return, enter your spouse's last name.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_08[0 | Text |
Enter your spouse's Social Security Number (SSN) if filing a joint return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_1[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing Form 1040-X to amend your filing status.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_2[0]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing Form 1040-X to amend the number of exemptions claimed.
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| Spouse's occupation | Text |
Enter the occupation of your spouse.
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| Phone no | Text |
Enter your phone number.
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| Email address | Text |
Enter your email address.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].c2_6[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing an amended return for a deceased taxpayer.
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| Preparer Information | ||
| Preparer's name | Text |
Enter the name of the preparer who helped you fill out this form.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].f2_39[0 | Text |
Enter the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) of the preparer. Maximum length is 11 characters.
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| Firm's name | Text |
Enter the name of the firm that is preparing your amended tax return.
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| Phone no | Text |
Enter the phone number of the firm that is preparing your amended tax return.
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| Firm's address | Text |
Enter the address of the firm that is preparing your amended tax return.
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| Firm's EIN | Text |
Enter the Employer Identification Number (EIN) of the firm that is preparing your amended tax return. The EIN should be up to 10 digits long.
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| Refund or Amount Owed | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_3[4]_5 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing Form 1040-X to amend your refund or amount owed.
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| Amount of line 21 you want refunded to you 22 | Text |
Enter the amount from line 21 that you want refunded to you.
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| Refundable Credits | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].c1_6[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming a refundable credit for the tax year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].c1_7[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming a refundable credit for the tax year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].c1_8[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming a refundable credit for the tax year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].c1_9[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming a refundable credit for the tax year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].c1_10[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming a refundable credit for the tax year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].c1_11[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming a refundable credit for the tax year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].c1_12[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming a refundable credit for the tax year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_Payments[0].Line15[0].Refundable[0].f1_64[0 | Text |
Enter the total amount of refundable credits you are claiming for the tax year.
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| Supporting Documents | ||
| Attach any supporting documents and new or changed forms and schedules | Text |
Attach any supporting documents and new or changed forms and schedules.
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| Tax Liability | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_3[2]_3 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are filing Form 1040-X to amend your tax credits.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line6[0].Tax[0].f1_36[0 | Text |
Enter the tax amount for Line 6, which pertains to tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line6[0].f1_37[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 6, which pertains to tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line6[0].f1_38[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 6, which pertains to tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line6[0].f1_39[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 6, which pertains to tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line7[0].Credits[0].c1_5[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are claiming credits for Line 7.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line7[0].f1_40[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 7, which pertains to credits.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line7[0].f1_41[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 7, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line7[0].f1_42[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 7, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line8[0].f1_43[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 8, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line8[0].f1_44[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 8, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line8[0].f1_45[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 8, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line9[0].f1_46[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 9, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line9[0].f1_47[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 9, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line9[0].f1_48[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 9, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line10[0].f1_49[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 10, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line10[0].f1_50[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 10, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line10[0].f1_51[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 10, which is part of the Tax Liability section on Page 1.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line11[0].f1_52[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 11 from the Tax Liability section. This field is used to report your amended tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line11[0].f1_53[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 11 from the Tax Liability section. This field is used to report your amended tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Table_TaxLiability[0].Line11[0].f1_54[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 11 from the Tax Liability section. This field is used to report your amended tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line24[0].f2_03[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 24. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line25[0].f2_04[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 25. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line25[0].f2_05[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 25. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line25[0].f2_06[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 25. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line26[0].f2_07[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 26. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line26[0].f2_08[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 26. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line26[0].f2_09[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 26. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line27[0].f2_10[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 27. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line27[0].f2_11[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 27. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line27[0].f2_12[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 27. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line28[0].f2_13[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 28. This field is part of the section for calculating your tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line28[0].f2_14[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 28 on Page 2 of Form 1040-X. This line typically involves specific tax calculations or adjustments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line28[0].f2_15[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 28 on Page 2 of Form 1040-X. This line typically involves specific tax calculations or adjustments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line29[0].f2_16[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 29 on Page 2 of Form 1040-X. This line typically involves specific tax calculations or adjustments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line29[0].f2_17[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 29 on Page 2 of Form 1040-X. This line typically involves specific tax calculations or adjustments.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page2[0].Table_Lines24-29[0].Line29[0].f2_18[0 | Text |
Enter the amount for Line 29 on Page 2 of Form 1040-X. This line typically involves specific tax calculations or adjustments.
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