What is the amend process

[goldengirl]

what is the amend process once i click amend? what pops up and what happens? can i email an amend or it has to be done through paper?

[Vanessa · Accepted solution]

An amended return must be paper filed through the mail.  

Once you click the Amend button (which is not available for 2017 quite yet) you will see your refund or amount due set back to $0.  You will then come to a screen which will allow you to choose which details you need to add.  The rest of it looks pretty much like the original interview.  Once you get to the end it will look like you can continue through and e-file. However, you must print and mail the return.  

Click here for step by step instructions on how to Amend A Return

This link will be updated when the 2017 form is available.  

[goldengirl]

Will it be best to get my refund first than amend it afterwards?

[Vanessa]

Yes, they do recommend waiting until you receive your original refund.  It does take somewhere between 8-16 weeks for them to process the amended return.

[goldengirl]

Okay that works for me thrn. Thank you very much!!