AMENDED RETURNS

[GeorgeM]

Can 2011 return be amended now?

[Lee B]

Yes

[cred65]

When was the return filed?  Three years from date filed including extensions.  If return filed 2/18/2012 or before I believe you are SOL.

[Pacun]

I believe all returns are considered to be file on April 15 for the three year period.

[schirallicpa]

yes - 3 years if from Apr 15 date

[jklcpa]

...file Form 1040X within 3 years (including extensions) after the date you filed your original return or within 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.

If you filed your original return early (for example, March 1 for a calendar year return), your return is considered filed on the due date (generally April 15).

However, if you had an extension to file (for example, until October 15) but you filed earlier and we received it July 1, your return is considered filed on July 1.

[Abby Normal]

You can always amend a return. You just can't get refunds later than 3 years after 4/15 or the filing date, whichever is later.

[Jack from Ohio]

You can always amend a return. You just can't get refunds later than 3 years after 4/15 or the filing date, whichever is later.

That is the correct answer.