USA Do Amended Returns Increase Odds of Audit?

[Prep10]

I'm in the process of filing an amended return for a client that had substantial understatement of income so we are correcting all that now...

I'm sure it's a tough question to know the answer to but do you think a return amendment with substantial understatement of income is likely to significantly increase the odds of an audit?

 

[kirby]

Lots of internet articles on this. Most say no, odds not increased. I attached an article that says not clear if odds increased but will be processed by an actual person.

Will I Get Audited If I File an Amended Return?

The IRS won't open an audit simply because you file an amended return. But, there are things you should know about filing Form 1040X.

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