After amending my taxes , how do I know if I will be getting money back from the changes that were made ?

[Arionahopper14]

I received my 1098-T form late, after I received my taxes I amended to add that form.

[VolvoGirl]

You will still get the refund from the first original return or still need to pay the first tax due.  In fact you should not even amend until the first return has fully processed and you get the first refund or your tax due payment has cleared.  

Then the amended return is only for the difference you get back or owe.  I think the cover sheet shows what the original return WOULD have been if you did it right the first time.

Go by the actual 1040X.  Line 18 should be your original refund amount and line 22 should be your additional refund.  If you paid on your original return it will be on line 16.  If there is an amount owed with the amendment, it will be on line 20.

[BrittanyS]

You can see any additional refund on line 22 of the amended return.  If you were receiving a refund for the original return, you will also receive that amount.  To verify the status of your amended return, you can follow these steps provided by the IRS Use the, "Where's My Amended Return?" (WMAR) online tool or the toll-free telephone number 866-464-2050 can be used for status updates three weeks after filing the return. Both tools are available in English and Spanish and have the most up-to-date information available.

For more information, see the link below:

• Amended return FAQ

@Arionahopper14