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

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I sent my amended out on june16.still have not heard nothing 

[xmasbaby0]

And you will not hear anything for quite awhile, probably.

   The IRS has not been working on mailed returns until very recently---and an amended return can only be filed by mailing it in.  Under normal circumstances you would be able to see something about your mailed in Form 1040X after about three weeks, but that is not the case right now.  The usual 4 months for processing an amended return is going to take longer.  Sorry.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/irs-mail-trailers-covid/index.html

MAILED RETURNS

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue:  

IRS operational status and alternatives

Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns: Taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider, or IRS Free File. 

We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

 If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, 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.

 TurboTax will not know anything about your amended return, and nor will TT know that you put your 1040X  in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site.

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-q...

[anl2035-]

I filled my admended return in February/March. I haven't received my money or I can't see it showing up on the irs screen. I faxed extra copy's and emailed them. Still after they ask me all my tax info. They can't find it. Starting to think they haven't even opened the mail. It is now 6 months. Where is my money???

[xmasbaby0]

@anl2035- Imagine a needle in a haystack.  That could be the envelope that your amended return is in--the IRS is working on opening over 11 million pieces of mail that piled up in trailers during the pandemic.  Until yours makes it out of the pile, someone opens it and enters it into the system, you will not see anything about it on the IRS site.

[Philstop662]

The IRS would save themselves and everyone else a lot of trouble by adding this information to their f***king website. As it stands, it still says it should take 3 weeks to show up in their system...after 5 months if I can't get a status update that they've at least received it, I would think adding a couple lines of HTML to their page wouldn't be a big ask.

[xmasbaby0]

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue:

IRS operational status and alternatives

Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns: Taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider, or IRS Free File. 

We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

[x703jko]

so we're supposed to just believe and trust that the IRS didn't lose our amended returns?  That seems a bit of a stretch.

at some point any reasonable person would resend their amended return.

[ziggylink]

I don’t think we have any other choice unfortunately. 

[ratajack1]

I mailed it about May 20, 2020 for an amended return of a small refund . It is Sept. 14, 2020 and it says there is nothing there.  It figures.

[xmasbaby0]

@ratajack1 

   The IRS has not been working on mailed returns until very recently---and an amended return could only be filed by mailing it in until late August 2020 when the IRS began to accept e-filed 2019 amended returns.   Under normal circumstances you would be able to see something about your mailed in Form 1040X after about three weeks, but that is not the case right now.  The usual 4 months for processing an amended return is going to take longer.  Sorry.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/irs-mail-trailers-covid/index.html

MAILED RETURNS

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue:  

IRS operational status and alternatives

Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns: Taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider, or IRS Free File. 

We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

 If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, 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.

 TurboTax will not know anything about your amended return, and nor will TT know that you put your 1040X  in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site.

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-q...

[Emuhleek]

I recieved a check for the return difference 5 days.after I turned in my amended form. But when I called the IRS they get mad and arent helpful. I asked.if i should do non filiers or what should I do if its past 4 weeks for the stimulus check and she just told me.to keep waiting. The tracking wont show up at all for any of the sites. Ridiculous.

[xmasbaby0]

@Emuhleek You have added on to a thread full of posts from other people.  It is not at all clear what you are even posting about.  Are you trying to find out about an income tax refund or about a stimulus check?  And it is completely unheard of for an amended tax return to be processed in five days, so we have no idea what you sent in or when you sent it.  If you are looking for help please explain with more details.  We have no access to your tax return or your account.

[Emuhleek]

I'm just wondering when the stimulus will be sent or if I should fill out the non filiers tool. I sent my ammend form on June 16 and got a check for the difference June 22. Either way, it's still not showing up in the ammend tracking tool. Not that I need it, but I would like to provide proof to the IRS for my stimulus check that it is processed because I have yet to recieve anything about the stimulus check. My amended form was simply putting that i am not a dependent and that i am independent and no one has claimed me. My parents already got their stimulus check without any dependent claims.

[xmasbaby0]

@Emuhleek 

If you amended recently with the hope that changing your status as a dependent will result in a stimulus check this year, lower your expectations.  Your best hope of getting that stimulus money will be on your 2020 return that you prepare and file in 2021.  And....you are NOT a non-filer.  You filed a tax return.

   The IRS has not been working on mailed returns until very recently---and an amended return could only be filed by mailing it in until late August 2020 when the IRS began to accept e-filed 2019 amended returns.   Under normal circumstances you would be able to see something about your mailed in Form 1040X after about three weeks, but that is not the case right now.  The usual 4 months for processing an amended return is going to take longer.  Sorry.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/irs-mail-trailers-covid/index.html

MAILED RETURNS

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue:  

IRS operational status and alternatives

Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns: Taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider, or IRS Free File. 

We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

 If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, 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.

 TurboTax will not know anything about your amended return, and nor will TT know that you put your 1040X  in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site.

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-q...

[Mikevaj123]

Kuykertoo-  Did your status ever update on the IRS website as being received and processed?  I sent mine in last week of February as well and still waiting.  When i check the status on their site, says it's not there yet?