Amended tax return

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
July 31, 2019
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I filed my amended tax return, it was completed on 07/19 today is the 31st, and I still haven’t seen it in the mail. How long after the completion date should I wait before receiving my refund?

xmasbaby0

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"I still haven't seen it in the mail"

What do you mean by that? TurboTax is not going to mail your Form 1040X to you or mail it to the IRS for you. YOU have to print it, sign it, and mail it yourself.

A 1040X cannot be e-filed. It must be printed and mailed. It will take about 3-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return. It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.

Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-questions

If you are getting a refund from your amended return, the IRS will mail a check to the address on your tax return.

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