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

[manalezziani]

Any updates about your amended return ?

Mine too was mailed and recieved 28/3, and still until today 18/07 doesn't show in the system.

[xmasbaby0]

@manalezziani

   The IRS is not working on mailed returns now---and an amended return can only be filed by mailing it in.  Under normal circumstances you would be able to see something about your mailed in Form 1040X after about three weeks, but that is not the case right now.  The usual 4 months for processing an amended return is going to take longer.  Sorry.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/irs-mail-trailers-covid/index.html

MAILED RETURNS

Per the IRS website 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. 

 If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

 TurboTax will not know anything about your amended return, and nor will TT know that you put your 1040X  in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site.

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

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...

[legalassistmom]

I have no idea why you would say that to me as I did not blame anyone thank you

[Kuykertoo]

I sent in my return the first weeks of March. I received the return request postcard in June. I talked to the IRS by phone last week and they told me they are not processing Amended returns until Aug 6.  Just thought I would let everyone know. Hope this helps,

[LisaH0221]

I mailed in my amended returns (state n federal) on March 08,2019. I received my state in first week of May, but when I check my federal it says it doesn't have my info. Very frustrating.  I am relying heavily on this, as many other people are, I'm sure. I don't know what to do. 

[Anonymous]

is 2019 correct?  if so all you can do is call the IRS. TT receives no info on amended returns.  it's likely the return never got to them. before sending in another copy call.   if it's 2020 it's likely that the IRS hasn't processed it yet. it stopped processing manual returns for about 4 months so it's far behind. you may have to wait another 8 to 12 weeks. 

800-829-1040
First choose your language.
Then 2
Then 1
Then 3
Then 2
You should then be transferred to an agent, but there is likely to be a long wait.

[fanfare]

chances of seeing your amended return show up on IRS status page is pretty slim.

does not mean the IRS didn't get it.

[VolvoGirl]

In normal times it takes up to 16 weeks or more to process an Amended 1040X return.  But these are not normal times.

They just started opening the mail in June that's been stacking up. So you have to keep waiting.

See this IRS page for the latest information

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

Then once they start opening the mail, After 3 weeks you can track it here,    

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x-/wheres-my-amended-return-1

[heidilynn727]

I mailed mine April 6th and the amended return tool never told me it had been accepted or processed, anything. It’s been 17 weeks now and have still not heard. It just says we can’t find it in our system. I have tried many numbers but can’t actually talk to a real person. 

[heidilynn727]

Have you received any update?

[VolvoGirl]

The IRS was closed in April.  They closed in March for several months due to Covid-19.   See my post above.  They only recently started opening the mail that has been stacking up.  They had like 11 million pieces of mail piling up and need to go though.

[Texas Roger]

The IRS did not open any mailed documents for several weeks and is still way behind in processing them. It could take another 2 months or more for your amended return to be processed. Only the IRS knows when it will be finished. If they haven't even opened it yet, no one at the IRS would be able to tell you when it will be completed and you wouldn't be able to track it on the IRS tracking site for amended returns. Are you tracking the status at this site? https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

You can try calling the IRS using this procedure but they are hard to get a hold of.

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.
Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

[heidilynn727]

Yes, I have done all of those things with no luck. Check my return status says it’s processing and then I check the amended status it tells me to check back later because it doesn’t have the information. I’ve called and followed those steps right as they opened in hopes of low call volume. 

[Texas Roger]

Unfortunately there is nothing anyone else can do to help you get answers. If your original return status is still processing, why did you file an amended return? An amended return should not be filed until the original return is completely processed by the IRS. Or did I misundertand you? 

[VolvoGirl]

@heidilynn727   They have not even opened your mailed Amended return yet.  Then once they start opening the mail, After 3 weeks you can track it.

But you may have a problem.  You should not have amended until your original return was fully processed and you got the first refund.