Need advice on amended tax return filed by CPA before receiving initial refund!

As a tax resolution specialist, I can help clarify what's happening with your situation. When an amended return is filed before the original return is processed, it doesn't actually create the delay many fear. The IRS has procedures for handling these scenarios. What typically happens is they'll process your original return first, potentially issuing your initial $13,500 refund. Then they'll process the amended return separately, which would result in you receiving a notice to pay back the $2,800 difference. However, if the timing is close enough, they might catch both returns during processing and simply issue the correct $10,700 amount directly. Either way, you shouldn't be stuck waiting for the full 16+ weeks that amended returns sometimes take. Your CPA should have absolutely gotten your approval before filing an amendment - that's concerning professional behavior. But from a practical standpoint, having both returns in the system is actually better than waiting to amend later, which would have created even longer delays.

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One thing to consider - you might want to have a serious conversation with your CPA about their actions. Filing an amended return without your approval is not standard practice and potentially violates professional ethics standards. At minimum, they should be offering you some kind of discount on their services for the added stress and complications. If I were you, I'd also request detailed documentation of both filings and a written explanation of the error for your records.

Has anyone else noticed that the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool is basically useless for amended returns? Mine has been stuck on "accepted" for 7 weeks now with zero updates.