We are estimating Form 1040X to be
ready starting February 9 this year. (You may also visit this link for an email alert when it is ready.)
If you have gone in to the
program and made changes after your initial submission, it is highly
recommended that you go back in, delete anything you've added since filing, and
wait for the amendment process to be finalized.
Note:
- Before
starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received
or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.
- You're
free to cash your refund check or spend it once you have it. You don't
need to wait for your amendment to finish processing, which can take
another 3-4 months.
- If you
owe money after amending, you'll just include payment with your mailed
amendment form.
- And if
your amendment results in a second refund, you'll get a check for the
additional amount.
- An amended
return, Form 1040X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS, it cannot
be e-filed.
- The IRS
will take 12 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.
- 3
weeks after you mailed your amendment, you can start tracking its progress
at the IRS Where's My
Amended Return? site.