How long does it take to receive an amended refund (2024)

‎June 7, 20192:53 PM

gamerly:
You need to phone the IRS and inquire about it.

1-800-829-1040
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time

If you got a recording you chose the wrong option.I suspect you chose Option 1.And once you choose that option, you won't be able to get a live agent. in the same phone call.Here are the steps to follow:

At the first prompt, select your language.
There will be a short message about using the website.
Next, select the reason for your call. Choose option 2 "about your account."
Listen toALLthe options, then choose "none of these".
Eventually it will say to hold on while it transfers you to an agent.

That *should* get you to a live agent.But another option would be to call that main IRS number, and at every prompt, press the # button.Since it won't know what you mean, it should eventually transfer you to a live agent, but you likely will encounter a wait until it's your turn.

it takes 8-12 weeks for the IRS to process an amended return. Here is a tool on the IRS website where you can track your amended return.

NOTE: It takes about 3 weeks from the date you mailed the amended return for it to show up in the IRS system.

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

It can take up to 12 weeks for an amended return to process.You can check on its status using this website:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return">https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-re...>

If you can't get any info, or it has been longer than 12 weeks, you can phone the IRS to check on its status:

IRS:800-829-1040hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

When calling the IRS do not choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 4 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."It should then transfer you to an agent.

Not sure what you mean that an amended return was "accepted.""Accepted" is a term used for an efiled original return.Since an amended return is mailed, perhaps you mean that is the date the IRS posted its status on their website?

In any case, if you are having trouble getting the IRS to give you info about your return, you can enlist the Taxpayer Advocate Service to help you.At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your IRS Taxpayer Advocate.

<a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate</a>

If you are unsuccessful with the Taxpayer Advocate for your area, you can also try the special IRS phone number for the Taxpayer Advocate Service at877-777-4778.

More info on the Taxpayer Advocate Service:
<a href="http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/About-TAS/Who-We-Are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/About-TAS/Who-We-Are</a>

<a href="http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6</a>

Also see this article for more info on how the Taxpayer Advocate Service works::
<a href="http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html</a>