Should I amend my 2020 return if there has been no change for the unemployment adjustment? My transcript still says 'as of May 31st' and hasn't changed once. Please help

[colbz2632]

I've contacted the IRS numerous times and they keep saying the same thing: "we're working on it" but with 2021 tax season starting I can't help but wonder how they're going to do it all...

[RobertB4444]

You are correct that the IRS is behind this year.  And you are not alone in wondering how they are going to catch up - the IRS is wondering that too.  

If the only thing that you are waiting on is the unemployment adjustment that the IRS sent out last year in July then you can go ahead and amend your return.  That extra amount was sent out to everyone that the IRS believed was supposed to have it last year and you aren't likely to delay it any more with an amended return.  

[colbz2632]

Thank you, Robert. Do I have to wait until tomorrow to amend electronically? 

[RobertB4444]

No.  TurboTax is ready to go when you are.  Go ahead and amend your 2020 return whenever you're ready.

[Critter-3]

You cannot efile the prior year amended return ... it must be mailed.  Did you ever get the original refund yet ?  If you did not then wait to amend until you do.