Electronic Filing Now Available for Form 1040-X You can now file Form 1040-X electronically with tax filing software to amend 2019 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR. To do so, you must have e-filed your original 2019 return. For more details, see our latest news release on this topic. Paper filing is still an option for Form 1040-X. File Form 1040-X to do the following. Correct Forms 1040, 1040-A, 1040-EZ, 1040-NR, or 1040-NR EZ. Make certain elections after the prescribed deadline. Change amounts previously adjusted by the IRS. Make a claim for a carryback due to a loss or unused credit. Current Revision Form 1040-X PDF Instructions for Form 1040-X (Print Version PDF) Recent Developments Due Date to File a Protective Claim for Tax Year 2016 Individual Income Tax Returns, Including for ACA, Has Been Postponed Until July 15, 2020 -- 14-JUL-2020 Other Items You May Find Useful All Form 1040-X Revisions IRS announces tax relief for Tennessee victims of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding About Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act Claim Information Available Additional Publications You May Find Useful Other Current Products Related Forms About Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement About Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return About Form 1040-A, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return About Form 1040-EZ, Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents About Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return About Form 1040-NR-EZ, U.S. Income Tax Return for Certain Nonresident Aliens With No Dependents About Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund About Form 1310, Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer About Form 1040X Related Forms