Seeing “Received” for months is the #1 complaint from taxpayers waiting on amended refunds.
Unfortunately — it’s normal.
Once a 1040-X is logged into the IRS system, it must wait in line for:
This part can take 10–16+ weeks alone.
| Reason | Delay Impact |
|---|---|
| Added dependents | Extra document verification |
| Claimed refundable credits | Higher fraud review |
| Earned Income Credit changes | W-2 proof required |
| Paper-filed amendment | Longest processing |
| Multiple-year amendment | Routed to a special team |
If any apply:
If nothing changes after 20+ weeks:
Call: 866-464-2050
Request: Amended Return Status Research
Why can’t the IRS give me more details online?
Amended returns are manually handled, so data is limited.
Do amended returns process weekly or daily?
They update weekly, usually on Friday mornings.
Can contacting the IRS slow things down?
Not unless they request more documents.
Bottom Line:
“Received” may feel like you’re stuck — but it’s just the queue stage before a caseworker takes over.
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