Can I check the refund status of an amended return?

[jenetix]

I electronically filed an amendment that was accepted 7 weeks ago and am now owed a refund. The IRS website is not helping, I tried searching by both my amendment amount and the total amount but no luck. How can I check?

[xmasbaby0]

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

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

[fanfare]

IRS website will help by telling you to allow 16 weeks for an amendment.

Last year it took seven months.