Don’t worry about filing an amended tax return if the IRS corrects minor math errors on your return. Thankfully, the IRS will correct minor mistakes and will send you a notice and potentially a bill for the additional tax owed or a refund if you overpaid. Tips: Before filing an amended...
Amended returns often take a while to process—especially if you send your forms via mail instead of e-filing. However, you can check on the status of your amendment using the IRS’sWhere’s My Amended Return?tool. You’ll need to provide your Social Security Number, date of birth, and...
It generally takes the IRS 16 weeks (or 4 months) to process an amended return, so you should wait at least 12 weeks before checking on the status of your new amended tax refund. Once your amended return has been processed, you will receive any additional refund you are owed....
You should file an amended return if you discover any of the following items were reported incorrectly: filing status, dependents, total income, deductions, or credits. Generally, you do not need to file an amended return for math errors. The IRS will automatically make the...