If i amend my return before receiving my refund, what happens?

[lanoree]

I filed my taxes in the beginning of March 2022 and a week later received another W2. I then amended my return before even receiving my original refund. The amended amount was almost $200 more than the original, if that matters, and the statuses still haven't changed. I hardly have time to call when they are open and when i do have the time, i dont think about it. I just want to know what is going to happen.

[leeloo]

It is okay to have done that. The IRS is very backed up. Give it some time. 

[xmasbaby0]

Well.....by amending so soon you may have created some extra confusion.   You should wait to amend until your original return has been fully processed.  But you did it...so now you just have to wait.   It takes the IRS about six month or more to process amended returns.  Do not expect quick results.  It is possible that the IRS will catch the mistake with the omitted W-2 and correct your return, but they might not catch it.   Sit tight and do not try to do anything else until they process your return.  Calling them will not help you.

[fanfare]

If your additional W-2 had resulted in an amount you owe, there is no reason to delay filing the 1040-X and paying that amount to reduce interest and penalties.