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Mailed 1040X: How long until IRS shows amended return in system?

Mailed my amended return to the IRS and they got it on the 30th (tracking confirmed delivery). Anyone know how long it typically takes to show up in the system? Getting anxious since I can't see any updates yet.

Andre Moreau

Former IRS employee here. Paper amended returns typically take 2-3 weeks to show up in the system after receipt. The processing time is 16 weeks minimum once it shows up, but realistically expect 20+ weeks in 2025. Keep checking Where's My Amended Return tool weekly.

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Carmen Reyes

ugh that long? 😩 thx for the info tho!

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Zoe Christodoulou

20 weeks?! we're living in 2025 and they still moving like its 1985 smh

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Jamal Thompson

Have you tried taxr.ai? Its an AI tool that analyzes transcripts and can tell you exactly what's happening with amended returns. Costs $4.99 but totally worth it for the peace of mind. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai

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Mei Chen

How accurate is it? Been burned by too many tax 'tools' before 🙄

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Jamal Thompson

Super accurate! It reads all transcript codes and gives specific timeline predictions based on current IRS processing patterns

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Mei Chen

Just tried it - holy cow where has this been all my life?! It knew exactly what was happening with my amended return and gave me a actual timeline. Best $5 I ever spent fr fr 💯

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CosmicCadet

im in the same boat fam... mailed mine 3 weeks ago and still nothing showing up 🤡

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Liam O'Connor

Pro tip: Next time file the 1040X electronically if you can. Paper returns are stuck in the stone age fr

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Carmen Reyes

wish i could but my amendment type had to be paper filed sadly

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Amara Adeyemi

took exactly 17 days for mine to show up in the system last month

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Giovanni Gallo

ur lucky fr mine took 6 weeks just to appear 💀

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Fatima Al-Mazrouei

anyone else miss the good ol days when you could actually call the IRS and talk to someone? now its like throwing your return into a black hole and prayin

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Dylan Wright

Facts! The phone system is straight trash these days

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NebulaKnight

idk last week I got through after only 45 mins... progress? 🤣

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