Can Greenback Review a Return I Already Prepared Myself or That Was Filed in a Prior Year?

Yes. Greenback offers dedicated return review packages so you can have an expat-specialist set of eyes on a return you prepared yourself or that another preparer filed.

Three review options at $350 each:

• Federal Tax Return Review: Form 1040 and the standard expat schedules
• Business Tax Return Review: Business returns (1120-S, 1065, Schedule C)
• State Tax Return Review: State return for expats with continuing state ties

If the review identifies errors that should be corrected, you can engage Greenback for the amendment afterward at $565 per year. The amendment service covers reviewing the original return for specific errors, preparing Form 1040-X, filing with the IRS (e-file where available; otherwise paper-filed), and walking you through any refund or balance owed.

When a review makes sense:

• Second opinion: You prepared your own return and want an expert check before filing
• Pre-amendment evaluation: You suspect a prior return has issues, but aren’t sure if amending is worth it
• Switch evaluation: You’re considering switching from another preparer and want to verify their prior work

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For a strategic tax question that doesn’t fit a return review, schedule a paid consultation.