Where's My Amended Return?
You can check the status of an amended return around 3 weeks after you submit it. It will take up to 20 weeks to process your return.
How to Check Your Amended Return
To check the status of your amended return, you can use the "Where's My Amended Return" tool. This tool will show your amended return status for the current tax year or up to 3 prior years.
To check your amended return, you will need the following information:
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Zip code
Once you have this information, you can proceed to check your amended return status using the "Where's My Amended Return" tool.
System Availability
The "Where's My Amended Return" tool is available 24 hours a day, except for the following times:
- Mondays from 12 - 3 a.m. ET
- Occasional Sundays from 1 - 7 a.m. ET
Please note that during these times, the tool may not be accessible.
Returns Not Eligible for Checking
There are certain types of returns that cannot be checked using the "Where's My Amended Return" tool. These include:
- Business returns
- Returns with a foreign address
- Carryback applications and claims
- Injured spouse claims
- Form 1040 marked as an amended or corrected return (instead of 1040-X)
- Returns processed by special units such as Examination or Bankruptcy
If you have any of these types of returns, you will not be able to check their status using the tool.
When to Contact the IRS
You should only contact the IRS about your return status if the "Where's My Amended Return" tool directs you to do so. The tool will provide you with the necessary contact information if further assistance is required.
For more information and frequently asked questions about amended returns, you can visit the following resources:
- [Amended Return Frequently Asked Questions](link to FAQ page)
- [File an Amended Return](link to amended return filing page)
- [Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return](link to Form 1040-X page)
Please note that the information provided is subject to review and may be updated. Last reviewed or updated on 07-Feb-2024.