does an amended 2024 return affect 2025 refund?

[lipford]

I had to add a 1099c to my 2024 return. I included form 982 with copy of 2024 return and mailed it to IRS in december 2025. I have since filed 2025 and I am expecting a refund. Does last years return affect getting this years refund

[ReneV4]

Probably not. If you recently filed your return and it was accepted, then the IRS typically will send you a refund within 21 days.

What may be happening is it either has not been 21 days since you filed and your return was accepted, or there may be a slight processing delay due to the 2024 return.

Having included Form 982 essentially told the IRS that you were insolvent, so you did not owe tax. If your amendment had resulted in an amount due, then the IRS might take some or all of your refund.

Another reason for a slight delay may be because you mailed your 2024 return in December of 2025, so they may still be processing that return.

If after 21 days have passed, look for a CP letter from the IRS, wherein they will give an explanation for the reason for holding your refund.

You can also visit IRS.gov. Here is a link where you can check, Where’s My Amended Return?