Is the IRS taking longer to process amended returns?
John Peck 
Some amended returns take longer than 16 weeks for several reasons. Delays may occur when the return needs further review because it: Has errors.
Why is amended return taking so long?
It’s happening because the IRS is currently not processing any tax returns that are filed by mail, which includes all amended returns, because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
How long are amended returns taking 2019?
It can take three weeks for an amended return to show up in the IRS’s system and up to 16 weeks to process an amended return. If nothing has happened after 16 weeks, call the IRS again (here’s a list of IRS phone numbers) or ask someone at a local IRS office to research your amended return.
Why was my amended tax return not processed?
The sooner you pay, the less the penalties will be. It will be a long time before your amended return is processed or any status information is available. The IRS processing centers were closed for several months because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and they did not process any mailed tax returns, including amended returns.
How long does it take to get your amended tax return back?
Receiving your amended tax returns back takes a long time. Usually, it takes about 3 weeks from the date you mailed the amended return for it to show up in the IRS system. Thereafter, you can get your amended tax refund after 16 weeks.
How to check the status of an amended return?
Filers can check the status of a paper or electronically filed Form 1040-X Amended Return using the Where’s My Amended Return (WMAR) online tool or the toll-free telephone number 866-464-2050 three weeks after filing the return. Both tools are available in English and Spanish.
Do you need a new form 8879 when filing an amended 1040?
When electronically filing Form 1040-X, is a new Form 8879 required? A new Form 8879 is required each time an Amended Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR is electronically filed. Are two Form 8879s required when filing an electronic Amended Return (one for the 1040-X, one for the Amended 1040)? Only one Form 8879 is required.
