Amended return 2023

[Stashy]

I forgot to put dependent when I filed for 2023. I just efiled with added dependent. The app stated my refund amount and said it would be direct deposited with 3 weeks. Now I'm reading it takes up to 20 weeks. Does anyone know how long I should be expecting my refund to take?

[VolvoGirl]

Did you wait to amend until you got the first refund?  

IRS Amended returns FAQ

Amended return frequently asked questions | Internal Revenue Service

As of January 2024 it says.....

The current processing time is more than 20 weeks for both paper and electronically filed amended returns.

Where's my Amended return?

Where's My Amended Return? | Internal Revenue Service

[Stashy]

I did wait until I got my first refund. I got that several months ago

[VolvoGirl]

Don't know why Turbo Tax says 3 weeks.  That would be for the original refund and is just an estimate which is usually wrong.  The IRS is saying 20 weeks for amended returns.  After 3 weeks you can track it at Where's my Amended return?

Where's My Amended Return? | Internal Revenue Service