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  • Feb 4, 2008, 01:54 PM
    Vuitton84
    Wrong form filed!
    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 accidentally 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?
  • Feb 4, 2008, 03:27 PM
    JBeaucaire
    Amend your return. Don't expect ANYONE to give you money they owe you without your demanding it, even the government.
  • Feb 6, 2008, 01:27 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    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.

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