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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 4:37:31 PM

Been 5 weeks since I sent in my amended return and the IRS shows it still hasn't received it?

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:37:32 PM

Did you print, sign, and mail it yourself?  TurboTax does not mail it for you.

After 3 weeks from mailing, it should show up in this tool:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return">https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return</a>

If it doesn't, we can tell you how to phone the IRS to see if they received it.

It can take the IRS up to 16 weeks to process an amended return.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:37:33 PM

Yes, printed and signed and mailed April 6th and I went to where my amended return and they do not show receiving it.

Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 4:37:34 PM

Ive had amended returns for clients take months to show up in the automated system......they seem to cash the checks fairly quickly though!!

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:37:37 PM

@cagroupinc  Did you file a Business  amended return, as your screen name suggests?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:37:38 PM

It's a personal return, I was logged in under the wrong account when I posted. I am calling and trying to talk to a person now as epo39b suggested.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:37:40 PM

Be sure you are entering your SSN, DOB, and zip code correctly in the "Where's My Amended Return" tool.

Here's how to speak to someone at the IRS to see if they can tell you if they received it.   If they say they don't show it on their system, tell them it's been 5 weeks and not showing up in that tool.  And ask them if you should mail it again or give it more time to show up in their system.

For future reference, it's a good idea when mailing things to a tax agency to use a method that has tracking such as Priority Mail or certified return receipt.

IRS:  800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

Listen to each menu before making the selection.
 
First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

  • Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
  • Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
  • Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  
  • Then press 3 "for all other questions."
  • Then press 2 "for all other questions."
  • It may then ask for your SSN, but do not enter it.  Just wait.    If it asks for SSN a second time, still do not enter it.
  • Then it will get "tired", and you'll get another menu.  Choose 2 for "personal".
  • Then in the next menu choose 4 for "all other inquiries", and it should transfer you to an agent but expect a long wait.

I usually use a speakerphone so I can work on something else while waiting.

Level 2
Apr 20, 2020 7:52:43 AM

I sent mine in too 5 weeks ago. I did use certified mail with a return receipt. I didnt get the return receipt back but I tracked the certified mail and they received it March 16. Its still not showing online either. 

Level 15
Apr 20, 2020 7:59:52 AM


@Kuykertoo wrote:

I sent mine in too 5 weeks ago. I did use certified mail with a return receipt. I didnt get the return receipt back but I tracked the certified mail and they received it March 16. Its still not showing online either. 


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

 

***************************************NOTE***********************************************
Amended returns can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) to process in normal times but due the the Corona virus shutdown the IRS is not even opening mailed returns at this time and just storing them so the 16 weeks will not even start until the IRS returns to normal - whenever that will be - and there will be a huge backup of mail.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue
********************************************************************************************

Level 2
Apr 20, 2020 11:43:38 AM

It’s been 6 weeks and my amended tax has not shown up on the where’s my amended taxes 

Level 2
Apr 20, 2020 11:45:05 AM

I printed it signed it and sent it

Level 2
Apr 20, 2020 11:46:28 AM

I printed it signed it and sent it how can I call them to check on it 

Level 2
Apr 20, 2020 11:47:14 AM

How can I call them

Level 15
Apr 20, 2020 11:52:07 AM

You can't call the IRS right now in the current situation.  They are short staffed and too busy.

 

And They are not processing mailed returns right now.

 

See this IRS page updated April 10, 2020

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

New Member
Apr 21, 2020 4:44:20 PM

I sent mine in on March 2nd and it shows the received it March 5th. But it hasn’t updated anymore since then 

New Member
May 8, 2020 11:06:41 AM

They received mine March 5 and I’m still waiting 

Level 15
May 8, 2020 11:08:12 AM

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

 

***************************************NOTE***********************************************
Amended returns can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) to process in normal times but due the the Corona virus shutdown the IRS is not even opening mailed returns at this time and just storing them so the 16 weeks will not even start until the IRS returns to normal - whenever that will be - and there will be a huge backup of mail.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue
********************************************************************************************

Level 1
May 8, 2020 5:38:33 PM

So i filed as dependent initially but my mom told me she isn’t claiming me this year because I live alone so I changed it like a month ago, and I was told I was going to receive the covid stimulus check however if they aren’t opening mail then how will that happen?

Level 15
May 8, 2020 5:55:00 PM

WHEN the start opening mail and process your return THEN a stimulus check MAY be sent to you ... all you can do is wait patiently as this will probably take 4 to 6 MONTHS. 

New Member
May 17, 2020 2:16:18 PM

My amend meant was sent in and March and it’s telling me it’s unavailable status is there a way I can find out more info on it 

Level 15
May 17, 2020 2:24:15 PM


@ Anders97 

wrote:

My amend meant was sent in and March and it’s telling me it’s unavailable status is there a way I can find out more info on it 


Unfortunately not right now.   The IRS live call centers are closed, and calling might not help anyway.    The IRS has not been processing any paper returns the last few weeks due to the Coronavirus situation.    Once they resume expect a backlog.

 

You can check occasionally at this link, being sure you enter the correct info.  But if mailed in March, it may not even be in their system yet.

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

 

Level 15
May 17, 2020 4:15:08 PM

Amended returns usually take 4 months to process ... so add on another 2 months due to the virus ... so don't expect anything until Thanksgiving. 

New Member
May 19, 2020 6:37:30 AM

Its. been 5weeks sent I filed my amended tax return is there a number I can call to speak with a Represenative? What date from March 30( filed) can I expect to see my refund?

Level 15
May 19, 2020 6:40:30 AM


@bellalicia wrote:

Its. been 5weeks sent I filed my amended tax return is there a number I can call to speak with a Represenative? What date from March 30( filed) can I expect to see my refund?


The IRS is not processing any paper tax returns at this time.

See this IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your Economic Impact Payment. Paper returns will be processed   once processing centers are able to reopen.

New Member
May 20, 2020 4:23:10 PM

its been since march 28th and using the tool it says that they don't have any received documentation even thought i mailed it to the correct address and now its may 20th and it still have no return