How long does it take to receive an amended refund

[gamerly]

I processed my amendment on the turbotax website and sent my papers in the mail back in February, I just now found the link for the irs amendment return check, it says no record on file, what could be wrong? It was about 16 weeks ago?

[SweetieJean]

Did you send them certified mail, or with a tracking number?

[mesquitebean]

gamerly:
You need to phone the IRS and inquire about it.

 1-800-829-1040
 Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time

[gamerly]

I called the number but I got a recording similar to what the website which just said there was so record on file, do you guys think I should just send the paperwork again?

[mesquitebean]

If you got a recording you chose the wrong option.  I suspect you chose Option 1.   And once you choose that option, you won't be able to get a live agent. in the same phone call.    Here are the steps to follow:

At the first prompt, select your language.
There will be a short message about using the website.
Next, select the reason for your call. Choose option 2 "about your account."
Listen to  ALL  the options, then choose "none of these".
Eventually it will say to hold on while it transfers you to an agent.

That *should* get you to a live agent.   But another option would be to call that main IRS number, and at every prompt, press the # button.   Since it won't know what you mean, it should eventually transfer you to a live agent, but you likely will encounter a wait until it's your turn.

[mesquitebean]

it takes 8-12 weeks for the IRS to process an amended return.  Here is a tool on the IRS website where you can track your amended return.

NOTE:  It takes about 3 weeks from the date you mailed the amended return for it to show up in the IRS system.

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

[candy1]

I'm on week 8 and still stuck in processing.

[mesquitebean]

Processing of an amended return can take 8-12 weeks.  The IRS website at the link in my answer above says "up to 12 weeks."    That doesn't mean that all will take that long.   Hopefully you will see some change soon.

[cassie]

@Candy, my amended return wait has just begun as they only got it last week but I have been reading through quite a few forums on other sites and it seems that simple things like adding a dependent or a w-2 are going quickly like under 6 weeks. And those who are amending for certain credits such as education, or the first time home buyer are having delays just as those who claimed those on original returns. Not sure what your amendment was for, but these could be reasons why you are at 8 weeks already

[sunaya_whitaker]

Did anyone received their check yet?

[mesquitebean]

It can take up to 12 weeks for an amended return to process.  You can check on its status using this website:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return">https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-re...>

If you can't get any info, or it has been longer than 12 weeks, you can phone the IRS to check on its status:

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

When calling the IRS do not choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.  
Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".   
Then press 4 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.

[jhminkin]

My amended return was accepted on 06/11/14 but as of today (10/01/14) the status has NOT changed. It is going into week 17 and no one from IRS can tell me what is going on other than to wait. So frustrated!

[mesquitebean]

Not sure what you mean that an amended return was "accepted."    "Accepted" is a term used for an efiled original return.  Since an amended return is mailed, perhaps you mean that is the date the IRS posted its status on their website?

In any case, if you are having trouble getting the IRS to give you info about your return, you can enlist the Taxpayer Advocate Service to help you.   At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your IRS Taxpayer Advocate.

<a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate</a>

If you are unsuccessful with the Taxpayer Advocate for your area, you can also try the special IRS phone number for the Taxpayer Advocate Service at  877-777-4778.

More info on the Taxpayer Advocate Service:
<a href="http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/About-TAS/Who-We-Are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/About-TAS/Who-We-Are</a>

<a href="http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6</a>

Also see this article for more info on how the Taxpayer Advocate Service works::
<a href="http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html</a>

[jenmalvey]

I sent mine in February, 2014 and just received word that the funds should be released today 10/3/2014.  I checked my bank account and it is not there yet.  I requested a direct deposit however when I spoke with a rep I did not confirm that was the method of payment.