How long does it take to get a tax amend? ?

Question

i received my state tax amend. but when will i receive my federal tax amend? i got my state on july 23 2008 so how much longer for the federal? i also got a letter from irs for a form i did not send 8453 - OL could that be the reason of the slow down. the form was for an electronic filing.

Answer 1

It takes 3-4 months to get your federal amendment processed and get your refund check if you have one coming.  The missing 8453 is probably not holding it up, but you do need to send it - that's the signature form for your efiling.

Answer 2

Read about amended return

http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/02/when...  

Answer 3

This is one time I am going to have to disagree with Judy. She is correct about the time period to process the 1040X (amended return). However, if the IRS is requesting an 8453-OL the original return isn't complete...meaning it probably hasn't been filed yet. It is the same thing as sending in a paper return without signing it.

If the original return hasn't been processed they cannot process an amended return.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Normal processing time for an amended return is 8-12 weeks, this year isn't normal because of the stimulus payment so processing time is 12-16 weeks until further notice.

The 8453 is not the reason and is only to sign your original electronically filed return.  If you don't fill it out and send it to them they won't let you file electronically in the future.

If 20 weeks have passed since you sent your amendment you can ask the Taxpayer Advocate to expedite you return.

you won't get the stimulus payment until your amendment has processed.