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I'm trying to prepare an amended return. What do I enter in the Exemptions section if I filed Form 1040EZ?

Exemptions Boxes

If your original return was Form 1040EZ, you will need to look at line 5 of your return to determine the amounts to enter in the Exemptions boxes.

Are the boxes checked for You and Spouse?

    1. Yes: Enter 0 or leave all of the exemption boxes blank.
    2. No:  What is your filing status?
      1. If Single, enter 1 in the field for Yourself and spouse.  Leave the other 3 boxes blank.
      2. If Married Filing Jointly, enter 2 in the field for Yourself and spouse.  Leave the other 3 boxes blank.

Deductions for Exemptions

If your original return was Form 1040EZ, you will need to look at line 5 of your return.

Are the boxes checked for You and Spouse?

    1. Yes:  Enter $0 in the field for Deductions for Exemptions
    2. No:  What is your filing status?
      1. If Single, enter $3,800 in the field for Deductions for Exemptions.
      2. If Married Filing Jointly, enter $7,600 in the field for Deductions for Exemptions.