RickN0713
New Member

Amended Return

After I filed my taxes, Merrill Lynch released a late set of new Div and Int forms which changed my return amount.  My initial filing was accepted by Federal and had a significant refund (several $k), but that refund is now too much by $1k (even with this $1k amendment owed, I still have a good refund due).

 

I started an amended return via TurboTax, and the amended return says I owe $1k (this is correct).  It has been 12 calendar days since I filed my initial return, and I have not yet received the refund for the initial return.  The IRS "where is my refund" shows that it was accepted but is still processing. 

 

My fear is that if I file this amended return, the IRS will think I just owe $1k and ignore the refund I am still due.  Should I wait to file my amendment until I get the initial refund?  Is the Government withholding my initial refund because it is aware of the additional Div / Int forms? 

 

I appreciate anyone's thoughts on this.  Thank you.