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Which of the following statements is correct regarding amended tax returns?
Amended tax returns are never eligible for IRS e-file.
Do not attach any form, schedule, or statement that changed to Form 1040-X when filing.
Form 1040-X is used to correct errors or omissions on an original federal return.
Married couples can change their filing status from married filing jointly to married filing separately after the due date of the return.

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The correct statement is:
- Form 1040-X is used to correct errors or omissions on an original federal return.

Why the others are incorrect:
- "Amended tax returns are never eligible for IRS e-file." — False. The IRS allows electronic filing of Form 1040‑X for many years/returns (e.g., 2019 and later), so some amended returns can be e‑filed.
- "Do not attach any form, schedule, or statement that changed to Form 1040-X when filing." — False. You should attach any forms or schedules that are changed or are needed to support the changes on Form 1040‑X.
- "Married couples can change their filing status from married filing jointly to married filing separately after the due date of the return." — False as stated. There are strict time limits and conditions for changing filing status after filing (you generally must amend within the allowed statutory period), so the blanket statement is incorrect.