This taxpayer solution is often overlooked.  Mistakes can happen.  Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to correct a previously filed Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ or electronically filed return.  Taxpayers realize that an amended return is needed to help save on taxes when they have (not all inclusive): * Missing deductions,  * Missing credits,  * Missing rollovers from a prior year * a math error * Income overstated *  or other mistake