Tax Return amendment

[MadieMae18]

So I filed my original tax return and it told me I owed taxes but there was one document I didn’t get a chance to file so I filed an amended return and TurboTax told me I would be getting a small amount back. Fast forward, the IRS still charged me after the amended return, will I get that money back after they process the amended return? 

[VolvoGirl]

Did you pay the original tax due?  You should not amend until the first return is processed and you pay the tax due.   Yes you need to pay the orginal tax due.  You don't get the full amount back.  You either get a refund on the amended return or owe more.  

The amended return will only be the difference you get back or need to pay. You can confirm this by printing your amendment and looking at the 1040X. Line 18 should be your original refund amount and line 21 should be your additional refund. If you paid on your original return it will be on line 16 (but don't include any penalty on 1040 line 38). If there is an amount owed with the amendment, it will be on line 20.

[MadieMae18]

Thank you so much!