An amended return is the *difference* from the original return. You cannot amend until the original return has been totally processed and any refund or tax due is received or paid. Amending always starts a zero. If the amended return results in an *additional* refund in addition to what you have already received then that is what should show. If you owe then that is what you must pay.
For example if you had a $1,200 refund on the original return and you made a mistake and it should have been $1,300, then the refund of the amended return should be $100 because you already have the $1,200.
**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.**
