How long does it take to receive an amended refund

[Kobewatkins67]

How long does it take for amen

[Kobewatkins67]

I Electronic did them how long 

[Cass0317]

Allow at least 16 weeks for the IRS to process your amended return. If you want to track the status of your amended return, use the IRS Where's My Amended Return? tracking tool.

For additional information on Amended Returns, please see the IRS link below:

Where's My Amended Return?

@Kobewatkins67

[emilpoe]

Mine took about 8 months to receive after I e filed my addendum 

[SweetieJean]

Also see:

Amended Return Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

[Turner84]

I made a mistake of checking the wrong box for my direct deposit info. I checked savings instead of checking account. The account number is correct, but it goes to my checking account and not my savings account. I just corrected the problem to 03/03/2022. My refund was also still processing and i haven't received it yet. Will i still have to wait a long time for my return since it was an easy fix? I also did it electronically and the IRS also already accepted it not even 10 mins later

[xmasbaby0]

@Turner84 Amending your tax return for an error regarding your bank information was not the correct thing to do.   That will not help you.   It takes the IRS at least six months to process an amended return, and when they send a refund for an amended return they will only mail a check.

If you have not sent in that amended return do NOT send it.

If you put the correct routing number and correct account number for your savings account, it should be okay anyway.   The IRS does not care if they make the deposit to a savings account.   It just has to be an account that is in YOUR name.   The most important thing is that you used correct routing and account information.

[emilpoe]

The IRS had my direct deposit info but they mailed me a check for my addendum. I had received a direct deposit for my regular refund, not sure why they mailed a check for the addendum

[Turner84]

so its too late to change it?

[xmasbaby0]

@emilpoe The IRS never makes a direct deposit for an amended return.   If you are getting a refund for an amended tax return the IRS will only mail you a check.

[xmasbaby0]

@Turner84 Yes it is too late to change it.   Sit tight and wait for the IRS to process your tax return.

[Turner84]

how long did it take for you to receive it?

[Kieckhafer]

I rec'd the notice saying our check would arrive in 2-3 weeks. Its been 6 weeks. Is this normal? I've tried calling and its a nightmare to get a live person

[medakee14]

Hello- We filed an amended return and the IRS received it on 7/31/2021.   We have called about 10 times since then.  Sorry I cannot give you better news.  They have NOT responded to us, so I go the Taxpayer Advocate Service in my state involved.  It has almost been 8 months since we filed a legitimate case for an amended return and they do pay interest of 2.9% a month. This is terrible.  They do NOT hesitate to make you pay if you owe them, but don't care if they owe US as AMERICANS!!!!   I suggest contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service in your state for help.

[HeatherPLO]

It can take this long to process checks from the IRS, especially during tax season.  TurboTax cannot advise when you will receive your refund from the IRS.  We recommend you track your refund at the IRS site here or call them directly.  You may have better luck calling first thing in the morning:

IRS: 800-829-1040  

Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, local time

Monday-Friday

• Listen to each menu before making the selection.
• First choose your language. Press 1 for English.
• Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
• Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
• Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
• Then press 3 "for all other questions."
• Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.