In normal times, it takes about 16 weeks for an amended return to be processed. Because of COVID, the IRS is behind on millions of returns. There is no way to know when they will get to your amended return. Some IRS employees are estimating that they will not be completely caught up by this time next year.
Due to COVID, the IRS is requesting that taxpayers do not call about amended returns. They are processing them as they come in. Start checking the Where's My Amended Return site after three weeks.
