Been 5 weeks since I sent in my amended return and the IRS shows it still hasn't received it?

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@bellalicia wrote:

Its. been 5weeks sent I filed my amended tax return is there a number I can call to speak with a Represenative? What date from March 30( filed) can I expect to see my refund?

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The IRS is not processing any paper tax returns at this time.

See this IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your Economic Impact Payment. Paper returns will be processed   once processing centers are able to reopen.

Didn't you see the answer right above your post?  They are not processing mailed returns right now.  The mail is stacking up in trailers at the IRS.

See this IRS page for the latest information

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

You have to keep waiting.

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@marsjackson79 wrote:

I mail it certified on March 12.  They receive it 1 Apr 2020 and nothing is in the system?  Help who can i talk too

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The IRS is not processing any paper tax returns at this time.

Go to this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your Economic Impact Payment. Paper returns will be processed   once processing centers are able to reopen

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@Thmbands76 wrote:

Its been since April 8th since i filed my amended refund & its not showing me anything. It only shows my amended return from 2016. What should i do now? 

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"Filed" or mailed?   Amended (1040X) returns can only be mailed.   Normally it takes about 3 weeks before they show up on the https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return  site, but the IRS has not been processing ANY mail for the last 9 weeks and have a huge backlog so the normal 3 weeks might be 2 months.

@Kmaroot

   The IRS is not working on mailed returns now---and an amended return can only be filed by mailing it in.  Under normal circumstances you would be able to see something about your mailed in Form 1040X after about three weeks, but that is not the case right now.  The usual 4 months for processing an amended return is going to take longer.  Sorry.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/irs-mail-trailers-covid/index.html

MAILED RETURNS

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue: The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your economic impact payment. Paper returns will be processed  once processing centers are able to reopen. 

 If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

 TurboTax will not know anything about your amended return, and nor will TT know that you put your 1040X  in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site.

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...

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@ Skilar65 wrote:

It has been since March 3rd.2020 ! Where is my amended return ??

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Hopefully, you printed, signed, and mailed the amended return to the IRS.  It cannot be efiled.  And TurboTax does not mail it for you.

Even in the best of times, it takes up to 16 weeks to process an amended return.   But these are not normal times.  With the Coronavirus pandemic, the IRS has not been processing paper returns the last several weeks.  So expect a longer delay.

It may or may not even show up yet in their 'Where's My Amended Return" tool if they haven't logged it in and started processing.   They have slowly begun processing some of the large backlog.   Is it showing up yet in this tool?

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

If not, all you can do is check that tool occasionally every few days to see when it starts processing.

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@Mrsflow1 wrote:

i have mailed my amended return end of march it is a shame because we all are in a struggle right now and those taxes are needed. they are holding my 2019 return until my amended return for 2016 is processed smh and there is no one we could speak with to get this resolved .

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Read above.  Amended return normally take up to 4 months to process but with the COVID-19 10 week IRS shut down will probably take 6-8 months this year.   If you amended in March do not expect anything until September or later.

@Skilar65

   The IRS is not working on mailed returns now---and an amended return can only be filed by mailing it in.  Under normal circumstances you would be able to see something about your mailed in Form 1040X after about three weeks, but that is not the case right now.  The usual 4 months for processing an amended return is going to take longer.  Sorry.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/irs-mail-trailers-covid/index.html

MAILED RETURNS

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue: The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your economic impact payment. Paper returns will be processed  once processing centers are able to reopen. 

 If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

 TurboTax will not know anything about your amended return, and nor will TT know that you put your 1040X  in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site.

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...

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@Cameronhughes20 wrote:

I amended my taxes in March using Turbo tax. It's the first time I've ever had to amend my taxes so I'm not sure if I missed a step or what. I have read of people having to mail letters in. I haven't sent anything in the mail for the simple fact that I thought the amending process I went through on turbo tax did it for me. It's now June 29th and it says it's not available to check. Just need to know where to go from here.

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TurboTax cannot and does not file an amended tax return for you.   An amended tax return, Form 1040X, can only be printed, signed, dated and mailed by you to the IRS, it cannot be e-filed.