I amended my return to add damage from a flood. When done I got a message that said no difference was detected in my return and the amount of the refund was 0. Why?

[NiaW · Accepted solution]

The original return and the amended return are considered two separate returns. Amended returns do not “catch up” to your original return and replace them; they are processed as two separate returns.  When you filed your amended return the $0 means that the information you entered you are not due an additional refund nor do you owe additional taxes. You will still get back you original return amount.

[jthomas2929]

Originally, there was a question about living in a federally declared disaster area. I said no, because I wasn't planning to claim anything. When I amended, I didn't see that question anywhere.  Perhaps I did something wrong? I expected it to make a difference.

[jthomas2929]

Originally, there was a question about living in a federally declared disaster area. I said no, because I wasn't planning to claim anything. When I amended, I didn't see that question anywhere.  Perhaps I did something wrong? I expected it to make a difference.