Amend

[Jerrad]

I put a nonfiled 2018 w2 on my 2019 return and it was accepted. The refund amount on it was $5969. I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to do that. But when I amended my return it now says I owe $2653 but I haven’t received the original return yet. Do I  send in the amended return now or do I wait to get my refund and then mail it ? Also I got a letter from the irs that they are reviewing my taxes for accuracy and that I don’t need to do anything. 

[macuser_22]

Wait.

You should *wait* until your return has been processed and you receive your refund or conformation that any tax due has been paid. (If you file an amended return while you first return is being processed it can cause extended delays for both returns if two returns are in the system at the same time). In addition, if the IRS makes any change on your original return, you might end up having to amend the amendment – a sticky process that can take a year or more).

-- Then you can start the amend process.

-- Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.

See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed

You can check the status of your amended return here but allow 3 weeks after filing for it to show up:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return