Why is it that When i amended my filling and the only change was I added $1400 in mortgage interest and my refund decreased?

[AmyW · Accepted solution]

When you file an amended return, the refund meter starts at zero. If you are seeing a refund, that is in addition to the refund of the return that you already filed.

All amended returns must be filed by mail in order to be processed by the IRS. If you want to print your amended return, follow the steps below:

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When you mail Form 1040-X you should include the following forms:

• The new (amended) Form 1040
• Any forms or schedules that were added or changed as a result of preparing the amendment

It takes the IRS up to 16 weeks to process amended returns.  Also, depending on whether the changes affect your numbers, you may also be required to file an amended return with your state.  

The mailing address for your state and situation can be found at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf.  Look under Where to File on page 14.