Question Can I file an amended Form 1040-X electronically? Answer You can file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return electronically with tax filing software to amend your Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, or 1040-SS/PR for the current or two prior tax periods. If amending a prior year return originally filed on paper, then the amended return must also be filed on paper. See Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, frequently asked questions for more information. You still have the option to file a paper version of the Form 1040-X and should follow the instructions for preparing and filing the paper form. Additional Information Filing Your Taxes Instructions for Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Tax Topic 308 — Amended returns Category Electronic filing (e-file) Sub-Category Amended returns