Does IRS do direct deposit for amended returns?

Amended returns (Form 1040-X) typically do not qualify for direct deposit processing. The Internal Revenue Service utilizes a different processing pipeline for amendments that necessitates paper check issuance in most circumstances. Have you verified your amendment status via the "Where's My Amended Return" tool on IRS.gov? The current processing timeline for amended returns is approximately 16-20 weeks from receipt date.

Definitely paper check only for amended returns. I learned this the hard way last year when I kept checking my bank account for weeks before realizing they'd mailed a check. The USPS actually lost my first check and I had to call the IRS to get them to reissue it. Took almost 6 months total to get my money. Make sure your address is current with the IRS!

Paper checks are the standard for amended returns. Here's what you need to know: • Processing takes 16+ weeks currently • No direct deposit option available • Check will be mailed to address on your 1040X • You can track status on "Where's My Amended Return" tool If you need to speak with someone at the IRS about your specific case, try Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com). They got me through to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes when I needed to verify my amended return was actually received. Saved me hours of redial hell.

Paper checks only for amended returns! It's one of those weird IRS quirks that doesn't make much sense in 2024, but that's how their system works. Even if you had direct deposit for your original refund, the amended portion will come as a paper check. And just a heads up - they're running about 4-5 months behind on processing these right now, so don't panic if it takes a while. I like to joke that the "X" in 1040-X stands for "Xtra long wait time" 😂

According to the IRS website (which I was just checking yesterday because I'm in the same boat), amended returns ONLY come as paper checks. The IRS.gov FAQ section specifically states: "The IRS cannot direct deposit refunds from amended returns." So frustrating since everything else is electronic now! My amended return has been processing for 18 weeks according to the Where's My Amended Return tool: https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

I just went through this process. Here's exactly what happened: 1. Filed my 1040X in January 2024 2. Checked WMAR tool weekly 3. Status changed to "adjusted" after 12 weeks 4. Received paper check in mail 2 weeks later 5. Check came to address on my 1040X form So yes, it will be a paper check. Is there a specific reason you're asking? Do you need to update your address or something?

Watch your mailbox carefully. Unlike regular returns, amended returns ALWAYS come as paper checks. This is different from how they handle normal returns, and unlike state amended returns (some states do direct deposit for amendments). I've had two amended returns in the past three years, and both came as paper checks despite having direct deposit info on file. The second one actually got lost in the mail and I had to request a trace, which added another 6 weeks to the process.