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Vuitton84
Feb 4, 2008, 12:54 PM
Hi,

I e-filed my 2007 tax returns, but I filed a wrong form. I filed form 1040 and this is the first year I qualified for EIC (because my income is within the limits w/ a qualifying child). I accidently filed the form 8862 (EIC after disallowance) and was never disallowed because I never qualified for EIC previosuly. Do I need to amend my return or will the IRS see my mistake and fix it?
JBeaucaire
Feb 4, 2008, 02:27 PM
Amend your return. Don't expect ANYONE to give you money they owe you without your demanding it, even the government.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Feb 6, 2008, 12:27 PM
Actually, the IRS smetimes DOES correct obvious mistakes and adjusts refunds upwards without being asked.

You should wait for about a month before submitting the Form 1040X to amend the return.