What about my amended tax return?

[mspeel007]

I had to amend my return due to a lottery prize I won.  It shows that I will receive a refund from it.  I'very already received my original refund.  Will I also receive the additional from the amendment?

[AmyW · Accepted solution]

It will be a two step process. First you will receive your original refund. If you amend and there is more refund coming, you will receive it as a separate payment. It takes up to 16 weeks after you have mailed your amended tax return for the IRS to process amended returns.

If you have not yet mailed your amended return, the instructions have been listed below:

When you mail Form 1040-X you should include the following forms:

• The new (amended) Form 1040
• Any forms or schedules that were added or changed as a result of preparing the amendment

It takes the IRS up to 16 weeks to process amended returns.  Also, depending on whether the changes affect your numbers, you may also be required to file an amended return with your state.  

The mailing address for your state and situation can be found at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf.  Look under Where to File on page 14.