@hellercane70 You have until the April 2020 filing deadline to file a 1040X to amend a 2016 tax return. After that, you cannot get a tax refund for 2016 even if one is shown on the tax return. Amended returns must be printed, signed and mailed. They cannot be e-filed.
A 1040X cannot be e-filed. It must be printed and mailed. It will take about 3-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return. It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.
Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:
https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1
https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2566895-what-does-it-mean-to-amend-a-return
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