If a CPA finds an error on a previously filed tax return of a client, he or she should advise the client to file an amended return to correct the error.

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A CPA has a professional responsibility to inform their client of any errors found on previously filed tax returns and to advise them on the steps to correct such errors, which often includes filing an amended return.

If a CPA Finds an Error on a Previously Filed