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July 20, 2026
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How do I see new refund after I amend?

  • July 20, 2026
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How can I see new refund after amending?

7 replies

Level 15
July 20, 2026

check the status of the amendmant at the IRS website.  processing time is a minimum of 4 months. 

 

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

M-MTax
Level 15
July 20, 2026
Level 15
July 20, 2026

it’s not necessary to create an account for WMR or WMA purposes…… you can do it that way, but it is not necessary.

M-MTax
Level 15
July 20, 2026

Yeah, I understand. However, an IRS account is 100% comprehensive and, frankly, every taxpayer should have one. You can even get your refund status via email if you opt in).

VolvoGirl
Level 15
July 20, 2026

The amended return will only be the difference you get back or need to pay. You can confirm this by printing your amendment and looking at the 1040X. Line 18 should be your original refund amount and line 21 should be your additional refund. If you paid on your original return it will be on line 16 (but don't include any penalty on 1040 line 38). If there is an amount owed with the amendment, it will be on line 20.

 

Did you wait   to amend until you got the first original refund (or paid the tax due)?  

Mike9241
Level 15
Level 15
July 20, 2026

look at line 21 of the 1040-X

Mike9241