After you file

@Roninroundrock   

 

If the 1040X column C is the same as the 2019 filed return then you have big troubles ... the originally filed amounts need to be in Column A  and the program doesn't "backfill" in the columns A & B with random amounts.  So if you can start the amendment process with the .taxfile for the original return as filed with the IRS ... review the return then only when you are sure it looks like the original return should you start the amendment process and make the needed changes.  

 

 

Look at the form 1040X …

Column A should have the figures from the original return, Column C the corrected figures and Column B the differences between the other 2 which needs an explanation on page 2 of the form 1040X.

 

If you completed it correctly you will see an entry on either line 16 OR 18:

On line 16 should be the amount you paid with your original return. 

On line 18 should be the amount of your original refund you received.

 

Then you will see your extra refund on line 22 OR  the new balance due you need to pay on line 20.