How long does it take for a amend to process

[mxo4652]

I filled for a amend and it's been longer then 5 months it still says it's processing, how long does it take to process?

[SweetieJean]

Are you sure it's been 5 months? 3 months ago you said you had just mailed it.

[Hal_Al]

12-20 weeks. So, you are at the outer limit. 

 You can check the status of your Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, using the Where's My Amended Return? online tool or by calling the toll-free telephone number 866-464-2050 three weeks after you file youramended return.