Amendment

[mivida6801]

Is been over 16 weeks since I filed a 1040X I forgot to add my unemployment benefits. How can I know if  I qualify for the unemployment tax reimbursement. How much longer do I give them before I call?

[conniem123]

Hello mivida6801

Unfortunately the IRS is currently several months behind in processing returns.  The "normal" (pre-COVID) quoted timeframe for an amended return to be processes was 16 weeks.  Now, due to staffing shortages, I would add a few months to that timeframe at a minimum.  

Your amended return, Form 1040X , would reflect the unemployment compensation on Schedule 1 Line 7 and the  exclusion on your Schedule 1 Line 8.

You can also check the status of your amended tax return,

https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

I hope this information is useful!