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March 4, 2020
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Filed amended return, nn to mail, cover letter says $0 due, but the refund amount on 1040 is less than what I've already recv'd, wouldn't that mean I owe?

  • March 4, 2020
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KathrynG3
March 8, 2020

Probably not. Your refund marker should have been reduced to zero. Any amount that is now showing would be separate from the originally filed return. However, it depends on the details. The cover letter would summarize what your adjustment would be for filing the amended return. I recommend getting your amended return and checking the following line numbers on Form 1040X in Column C.

  • Look for the total tax amount listed on line 11, column C.
  • Compare this to Total payments Line 17, column C.
  • If you are getting an additional refund, it would be on line 22.