If a taxpayer discovers a math error on their tax return in which two lines were added

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If a taxpayer discovers a math error on their tax return in which two lines were added incorrectly:

a. Conventional wisdom is that they simply wait for the IRS to send them a notice addressing the mistake

b. They should immediately file a Form 1040-X

c. They should prepare a new tax return and submit that electronically

d. Prepare the page of the tax return that was wrong and resubmit only that page

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2023

ISBN: 9780357719527

41st Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill

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