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Will I still get direct deposit after amending my tax return?

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June 7, 2019
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I filed my taxes and they were accepted. A couple days later, I got a W-2 for a job I worked a couple weeks into 2016 and forgot about. I came to TT to create an amended return so I could print it and mail it in after I got my refund, since I knew the W-2 would generate a little more refund, instead of me owing money.

My problem is that now, my return says I will be receiving a paper check I am assuming due to the amendment. However, I cannot e-file an amended return so everything the IRS received has not changed.

My question is to see how I can be sure that I will receive the refund in direct deposit? I know the IRS has my direct deposit info, BUT I gave TT permission to deduct my filing fee from my refund, which means they will get it first. How can I be assured that the refund from my original filing will not take 20 weeks to get to me?

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Best answer by Anita01

An amended return can only by filed by mail and you will receive a paper check for any refund due from filing it. The two returns do not crossover, they're processed separately. Nothing you've entered for the amended return will interfere in any way with the original return. All you've done is enter it, it doesn't go anywhere, meaning nothing goes to the IRS,

For an additional W-2, don't forget to also amend any state return you may have already filed.

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Anita01Answer

Employee

An amended return can only by filed by mail and you will receive a paper check for any refund due from filing it. The two returns do not crossover, they're processed separately. Nothing you've entered for the amended return will interfere in any way with the original return. All you've done is enter it, it doesn't go anywhere, meaning nothing goes to the IRS,

For an additional W-2, don't forget to also amend any state return you may have already filed.

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rodriguezalex415

Will he still get the direct deposit yes or no

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Ymmobley

I've read where people say it is only in paper check but if there is EFT info from original return the amended return could be beposited my 1040x was accepted on 06/26/19 and deposited on 09/18/19 so its possible I would say it depends on the circumstances

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Ymmobley

I've read where people say it is only in paper check but if there is EFT info from original return the amended return could be beposited my 1040x was accepted on 06/26/19 and deposited on 09/18/19 so its possible I would say it depends on the circumstances. In addition my where's my amended return never updated it still say received

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Ymmobley

I'm sorry it was received 07/26/19 by mail no doubt and DD 09/18/19

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CjLef

Actually the IRS states that the original chosen return option cannot be changed. So if you originally selected check or direct deposit, that cannot be selected and will be done the same way for amended returns.

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xmasbaby0

Employee

@CjLef Sorry But you misunderstood something. If you are getting a refund for an amended return--a Form 1040X which had to be printed, signed and mailed-- the IRS mails you a check. They do not do a direct deposit for the refund on an amended return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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CjLef

I wanted to opt to receive a check and was notified it was not allowed to change. I was forced to receive the refund by the original selected method. Other posters say they have received DD. Read the other comment.

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mlflahe

I noticed an error on my return on the same day I submitted it. I learned a good lesson to double-double check before submitting! Anyway, I immediately completed an amendment. My Fed tax was already approved and is being processed. They are overpaying me, but the amendment says to write a check and mail it with the 1040-X. If I understand correctly, the money will be deposited because it was accepted and then when I receive my refund, I could write the check back for the over payment, right?

I was worried because I amended it as soon as it was approved. I thought maybe they would not send any money until it was fixed and I do not have the money to give to them until they give me the money first.

I also amended the state, just to be sure I did not owe them due to my error, and it is still the same. Do I have to mail in the amended paperwork, even though it is exactly the same with no money due?

VolvoGirl

Employee

@mlflahe Yes you will get the first full refund. Then the amended return is only for the difference you owe back. You have to send a check when you mail the amended return. In fact you should not amend until the first return is fully processed and you get the refund. In case the IRS catches it or changes your first return.

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mlflahe

Oh thanks! I figured, but when it comes to taxes, I don't want to mess around for fear that they thought I was trying to be fraudulent.

What about the State? I probably should not have tried to correct it because I broke even with them, but now I have a paper saying the same thing that it did when I first filed and so I am not sure if the first file was complete, or will they receive record that I amended it and want the signed paper, too?