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After you file
@Pjunior1983 You cannot e-file an amended past year return. The only way to file it is by mail. only certain paid tax pros with professional software can still e-file a 2020 amended return. You cannot do it using TurboTax. Print it, sign it and date it in ink, and mail it
Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know the IRS received it, since you will have a long wait for it to be processed.
Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return. During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six to nine months or more for many amended returns. Do not expect quick results from amending. When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check. They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns. You can watch for information here:
https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1