The amended return and program works correctly if you complete it correctly. If the IRS change the return then you must change the return so it matches with the IRS did before you start the amendment process. Only when your return looks like the corrected return as done by the IRS should you start the amendment process. If the IRS Added interest for the processing delay then that is not included on the 1040 X line 18. Column a of the form 1040x must begin with the IRS corrected figures. Unfortunately due to the changes the IRS is making automatically it may be impossible for you to amend the return without using the downloaded program or filling it in manually.
