Been 5 weeks since I sent in my amended return and the IRS shows it still hasn't received it?

[Amandanewell270]

They received mine March 5 and I’m still waiting 

[Critter]

You can check the status of your amended return here but allow 3 weeks (**normally but see note***) after filing for it to show up:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

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Amended returns can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) to process in normal times but due the the Corona virus shutdown the IRS is not even opening mailed returns at this time and just storing them so the 16 weeks will not even start until the IRS returns to normal - whenever that will be - and there will be a huge backup of mail.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue
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[Chrystle]

So i filed as dependent initially but my mom told me she isn’t claiming me this year because I live alone so I changed it like a month ago, and I was told I was going to receive the covid stimulus check however if they aren’t opening mail then how will that happen?

[Critter]

WHEN the start opening mail and process your return THEN a stimulus check MAY be sent to you ... all you can do is wait patiently as this will probably take 4 to 6 MONTHS. 

[Anders97]

My amend meant was sent in and March and it’s telling me it’s unavailable status is there a way I can find out more info on it 

[mesquitebean]

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@ Anders97 wrote:

My amend meant was sent in and March and it’s telling me it’s unavailable status is there a way I can find out more info on it 

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Unfortunately not right now.   The IRS live call centers are closed, and calling might not help anyway.    The IRS has not been processing any paper returns the last few weeks due to the Coronavirus situation.    Once they resume expect a backlog.

You can check occasionally at this link, being sure you enter the correct info.  But if mailed in March, it may not even be in their system yet.

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

[Critter]

Amended returns usually take 4 months to process ... so add on another 2 months due to the virus ... so don't expect anything until Thanksgiving. 

[bellalicia]

Its. been 5weeks sent I filed my amended tax return is there a number I can call to speak with a Represenative? What date from March 30( filed) can I expect to see my refund?

[DoninGA]

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@bellalicia wrote:

Its. been 5weeks sent I filed my amended tax return is there a number I can call to speak with a Represenative? What date from March 30( filed) can I expect to see my refund?

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The IRS is not processing any paper tax returns at this time.

See this IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your Economic Impact Payment. Paper returns will be processed   once processing centers are able to reopen.

[alexneedhelp]

its been since march 28th and using the tool it says that they don't have any received documentation even thought i mailed it to the correct address and now its may 20th and it still have no return

[VolvoGirl]

Didn't you see the answer right above your post?  They are not processing mailed returns right now.  The mail is stacking up in trailers at the IRS.

See this IRS page for the latest information

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

You have to keep waiting.

[Jyair06799]

I sent mine off 11 weeks ago and still not showing up in the system should I send it again or wait ? 

[Critter]

WAIT ... they have not opened any envelopes in the last 9 weeks ... amended returns usually take 4 months to process ... this year expect it to take more like 6 months.

[Shmoov]

Thank you for the additional note there!  It has been about 6 weeks since I sent my return Certified Mail (verified it was received).  Would be nice if the IRS added a message to that effect when people search for the amended return, although I had assumed it had something to do with the pandemic.

[macuser_22]

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@Shmoov wrote:

Thank you for the additional note there!  It has been about 6 weeks since I sent my return Certified Mail (verified it was received).  Would be nice if the IRS added a message to that effect when people search for the amended return, although I had assumed it had something to do with the pandemic.

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They have.  See:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

Updated May 19, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers and tax professionals to use electronic options to support social distancing and speed the processing of tax returns, refunds and payments.

To protect the public and employees, and in compliance with orders of local health authorities around the country, certain IRS services such as live assistance on telephones, processing paper tax returns and responding to correspondence are extremely limited or suspended until further notice. All Taxpayer Assistance Centers remain temporarily closed as are many volunteer tax preparation sites until further notice. However, as of May 17, the IRS has delivered Economic Impact Payments to 140 million individuals and millions more are on the way every week.

Although the tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020, from April 15, the IRS continues to process electronic tax returns, issue direct deposit refunds and accept electronic payments.