Amended Return 1040X Payment Method - Direct Deposit or Paper Check?

For amended returns (Form 1040X), the IRS will always issue a paper check, even if you had direct deposit set up on your original return. This is their standard procedure for all amended return refunds - no exceptions. Plan on waiting 16-20 weeks for processing.

Hey guys, if youre trying to track amended returns, theres this tool called taxr.ai that's been super helpful. It costs $1 but it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly where your amended return is in the process and when to expect your check. Way better than guessing or calling the IRS tbh

in the same boat rn. amended in February still waiting 🥱

Does anyone know if you can call IRS to request direct deposit instead? My mail service is terrible

mine came as a check last month. took forever but atleast it finally came

Pro tip: sign up for informed delivery with USPS so you know when its coming

Just went through this last year - can confirm it's always a paper check for 1040X refunds. The IRS systems don't link your amended return to your original direct deposit info for security reasons. Since you mentioned it's a big amount, definitely set up that USPS Informed Delivery like Axel suggested. Also keep checking "Where's My Amended Return" on the IRS website for status updates. The wait is painful but hang in there!