MarilynG1
Expert Alumni

After you file

Wait until you receive your refund to Amend your return.  It can take months to process an Amended return, and you have up to three years to file your amended return.

 

The amended return doesn't 'catch up' to your original return and correct it.  Go ahead and cash the check.

 

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