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How long does it take to receive an amended refund

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June 7, 2019
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I processed my amendment on the turbotax website and sent my papers in the mail back in February, I just now found the link for the irs amendment return check, it says no record on file, what could be wrong? It was about 16 weeks ago?

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kateyezkt

If you did not get a tracking number or sent it certified, I would quickly resend in a copy as they are usually about 3 weeks out from showing when they received it, then another 5-12 weeks before you will see that it has been adjusted and subsequently mailed out to you. Please make sure that you go to the counter and ask for the postal worker to place the stamp so that you can get a tracking number on the receipt or pay a little extra and send it certified mail.

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SweetieJean

Employee

Did you send them certified mail, or with a tracking number?

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mesquitebean

Employee

gamerly:
You need to phone the IRS and inquire about it.

1-800-829-1040
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time

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gamerly

I called the number but I got a recording similar to what the website which just said there was so record on file, do you guys think I should just send the paperwork again?

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mesquitebean

Employee

If you got a recording you chose the wrong option.  I suspect you chose Option 1.   And once you choose that option, you won't be able to get a live agent. in the same phone call.    Here are the steps to follow:

At the first prompt, select your language.
There will be a short message about using the website.
Next, select the reason for your call. Choose option 2 "about your account."
Listen to  ALL  the options, then choose "none of these".
Eventually it will say to hold on while it transfers you to an agent.

That *should* get you to a live agent.   But another option would be to call that main IRS number, and at every prompt, press the # button.   Since it won't know what you mean, it should eventually transfer you to a live agent, but you likely will encounter a wait until it's your turn.

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mesquitebean

Employee

it takes 8-12 weeks for the IRS to process an amended return. Here is a tool on the IRS website where you can track your amended return.

NOTE: It takes about 3 weeks from the date you mailed the amended return for it to show up in the IRS system.

https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

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mesquitebean

Employee

@Gdarwish

I see you cheered my above comment. However, that comment was from 2014, and has some outdated info in it. This is an old thread from several years ago that transferred into this new community forum in June 2019. Unfortunately, all those old threads were given a June 2019 date instead of keeping their original dates. So many threads in this forum can actually be quite old if they appear to have a date around the end of May 2019 or early June 2019.

It was in 2014 that the IRS was saying "up to 12 weeks." Currently the IRS website says it can take "up to 16 weeks" to process an amended return.

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candy1

I'm on week 8 and still stuck in processing.

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mesquitebean

Employee

Processing of an amended return can take 8-12 weeks. The IRS website at the link in my answer above says "up to 12 weeks." That doesn't mean that all will take that long. Hopefully you will see some change soon.

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Shaneasm25

How long after amend tax day complete would it take to receive

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jhminkin

My amended return was accepted on 06/11/14 but as of today (10/01/14) the status has NOT changed. It is going into week 17 and no one from IRS can tell me what is going on other than to wait. So frustrated!

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mesquitebean

Employee

Not sure what you mean that an amended return was "accepted."    "Accepted" is a term used for an efiled original return.  Since an amended return is mailed, perhaps you mean that is the date the IRS posted its status on their website?

In any case, if you are having trouble getting the IRS to give you info about your return, you can enlist the Taxpayer Advocate Service to help you.   At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your IRS Taxpayer Advocate.

<a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate</a>

If you are unsuccessful with the Taxpayer Advocate for your area, you can also try the special IRS phone number for the Taxpayer Advocate Service at  877-777-4778.

More info on the Taxpayer Advocate Service:
<a href="http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/About-TAS/Who-We-Are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/About-TAS/Who-We-Are</a>

<a href="http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6</a>

Also see this article for more info on how the Taxpayer Advocate Service works::
<a href="http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html</a>

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Josephps62

That’s not true my amended return was filed and excepted just like original file

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jenmalvey

I sent mine in February, 2014 and just received word that the funds should be released today 10/3/2014. I checked my bank account and it is not there yet. I requested a direct deposit however when I spoke with a rep I did not confirm that was the method of payment.

DoninGA

Employee

Amended returns that you have to mail to the IRS since they cannot be e-filed do Not have a direct deposit option. A refund from an amended return, form 1040X, will be sent by the IRS as check to the address shown on the amended return.

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Sheercreations

That's not true. If you were originally set up for direct deposit or the turbo tax card through turbo tax that will be the way u will receive it.

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Neknek1718

Ok my amendment was complete on the 12/30/2019 but a check was sent out on the 12/20/19 of December why haven’t I received it can anyone tell me how much long to wait or Has this happened to one of yall

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xmasbaby0

Employee

When you get a refund for an amended tax return the IRS mails you a check. No one at TurboTax can track that check for you. If it does not arrive soon you will need to call the IRS. 800-829-1040

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