After you file

No you do not need to file an amended tax return for the unemployment compensation exclusion tax refund.

The IRS will be sending the tax refunds for the exclusion, starting in May and then throughout the summer for all those who are eligible.

Go to this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-sending-more-than-2-point-8-million-refunds-to-those-who-already-pa...

 

Go to this IRS website for exclusion FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2020-unemployment-compensation-exclusion-faqs