After you file

Amended returns are not accepted, they are processed.

 

-- Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.

 

You can check the status of the amended return here, but allow 3 weeks*** after mailing.

 

https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

 

***Because of COVID-19 the time might be much longer than 3 weeks.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**