How to File a Nebraska Tax Amendment

Instructions, Resources on how to prepare and e-File Nebraska Tax Returns or how to prepare an Extension and/or previous Year Tax Returns

Prepare, eFile a current tax year NE + IRS Tax Return: Detailed eFile.com Service Overview

Prepare only a NE State Return
Step by step instructions on how to only Prepare - not e-File - one or more State Returns on eFile.com.

File a current tax year Nebraska Tax Amendment

You cannot eFile a NE Tax Amendment, except mail it in.

Only Option:You need to complete, sign Form 1040XN for the appropriate Tax Year you are amending - Print, Mail the Form to:
Nebraska Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 98911
Lincoln, NE 68509-8911

NE Tax Amendment Form 1040XN
This Form can be used to file an: Income Tax Return, Tax Amendment, Change of Address. Check the proper check box on the Form.

Step 1: Select the NE Form 1040XN by Tax Year below
Step 2: Sign, Mail Form 1040XN to one of the addresses listed above

Current and Previous tax year only: Prepare amendment with Form 1040XN. When done Print, Sign and Mail in - not eFile - Your Tax Amendment, Address Change etc.

Prepare, Print, Sign and Mail-In - see address above - your current tax year - Form 1040XN.

How to correct a rejected Tax Return

If your NE Tax Return was rejected by the NE Tax Agency - not eFile.com - instructions on how to correct a rejected Nebraska Tax Return.

For all Tax Years Prepare, Print, Sign and Mail-In - see address above - your Tax Amendment by Tax Year as soon as possible. You will also file an IRS Tax Amendment Form 1040X.

Check Your NE Tax Amendment Status

1. Call the Nebraska Department of Revenue at
2. Contact the NE Dep. of Revenue (800) 742-7474

Nebraska Refund Deadlines

A. Three years from the due date of the original tax year return, including valid filing extensions.
B. One year from the final determination of the amended federal return or federal change, whichever is later, provided that the allowable refund is not more than the decrease in Nebraska tax attributable to the federal change or correction.
C. Two years from the payment of an assessment, provided the amended return raises issues relating only to the prior assessment and the refund does not exceed the amount of tax paid on the prior assessment.
D. Two years from the filing of an amended Nebraska return resulting in the payment of additional tax, provided that the current amended return raises issues relating solely to the prior amended return and that the refund does not exceed the amount of the tax payment made as a result of the prior amended return.
Additional Nebraska Tax Income Taxes Deadlines

Nebraska Income Tax Penalties

Find out how Nebraska Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties are calculated.
For IRS Tax and Late Filing Penalties we have an easy to use tool: The PENALTYucator.

File an IRS Tax Amendment by Tax Year

Instructions on how to prepare an IRS Tax Amendment on eFile.com, however the IRS does not accept Tax Amendments electronically.