Error on Return

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I filed my return yesterday and was accepted by the IRS pretty quickly. I just realized that I made an error, totally stupid mistake on my part. Is it best to go ahead and send in an amendment now or wait for them to catch it? I want to get my refund as soon as possible, of course, and am not sure what to do. The error I made will reduce my refund, which is fine, I just want to know what everyone thinks the fastest way to resolve this and get my refund is. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[Stupid]

Thank you Joshua Sox, the error I made was checking the box stating that I hadn’t received a 1098T from my school, it was accurate information and Turbo Tax let me proceed so it didn’t even occur to me that I still needed to wait for my 1098T, which was available online today. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it won’t slow things down too much……

I really appreciate your quick response!

[Anonymous]

in my experience, its best to let the refund process. and then file an amended return afterwards. i had a customer one time give me incorrect information, the irs did not catch it and likely wont unless you are being audited. if ss numbers and names match it typically will go through regardless of any other errors. if its a name mismatch or ss # problem the irs will kick it back, otherwise it will go through, and its likely thats what the irs will tell you to do anyways. especially if it means you getting a bigger refund and not owing them money.

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