We filed our return + an amended return to include my wife’s unemployment compensation! Now what?

[gregg5323]

It’s July.   What should we do?
Wait for IRS?
File amended return again?

[xmasbaby0]

NO do not try to file again.   WAIT.    It takes about six months    (or longer)   for the IRS to process an amended return.  Sending in another return or anything else now will just cause confusion and further delay.   

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

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