After submitting your amended tax return, have you ever wondered: What's the current status of my application? Want to know how to quickly access this information? We've prepared a clear tracking path to help you easily monitor your amended return status.

Tracking Your Amended Return

After filing Form 1040-X (Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return), we recommend waiting approximately three weeks before checking its status using the "Where's My Amended Return?" online tool. The entire processing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks, though in some cases may extend to 16 weeks. This tool allows you to check the status of amended returns for the current tax year and up to three prior years.

Information Required for Tracking

When using the "Where's My Amended Return?" tool, have the following information ready:

• Your Social Security Number
• Date of birth
• ZIP code

The system is generally available 24/7, with these exceptions:

• Weekly maintenance from midnight to 3 a.m. ET on Mondays
• Occasional maintenance from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. ET on Sundays

Limitations of the Online Tool

The "Where's My Amended Return?" tool cannot display status for:

• Business entity returns
• Returns with foreign addresses
• Special circumstance returns (like carryback claims or surviving spouse returns)
• Amended or corrected returns marked as Form 1040 (not 1040-X)
• Returns being processed by special departments (like Examination or Bankruptcy)

When to Call the IRS

If the online tool specifically advises you to contact the IRS, follow that recommendation for personalized assistance. Only call when prompted by the system.

By following these steps, you can smoothly track your amended return status, ensure you don't miss important information, and communicate with the IRS when necessary.