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If the IRS never received my amended return. How do I file an amended return electronically?

 
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If the IRS never received my amended return. How do I file an amended return electronically?

E-File is now closed for individual filers.

any 1040-X would have to be sent via US Mail

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If the IRS never received my amended return. How do I file an amended return electronically?

How do you know the IRS did not receive it?   How long ago did you send it in?  And....did you e-file it or did you mail it?   It is taking the IRS six to nine months--or longer--to process amended returns, so you cannot expect quick results from amending.   If you mailed it, did you use a mailing service with tracking such as certified mail so you would know it was received?   It takes a long time for a human to open your envelope and enter it into the system, so you have to be patient.

 

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six to nine  months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

 

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

If the IRS never received my amended return. How do I file an amended return electronically?

Having mailed 1040-X two years ago for 2020 the 1040-X status appeared within weeks confirming receipt.

Then it took eleven months to complete.

 

Is the process different now? I don't know.

If the IRS never received my amended return. How do I file an amended return electronically?

IRS says:

 

1. When to check...

  • Your amended return will take up to 3 weeks after you mailed it to show up on our system.

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