Is it possible to check the status of an amended tax return?

Question

I sent in an ammended tax return (prepared by an accountant) for the 2007 tax year on April 24. I missed claiming my education credit. Is there any way to check the status or any idea of when I may get it?

Answer 1

A better number to call would be 1-800-829-0922.

Answer 2

Just call or write to the IRS.

Answer 3

To check an amended return, you have to call.  The number is 800-829-1040, wait to speak to a live person.  The automated line, or where's my refund link on the website, can not help you.

Answer 4

The only way that you can check that is directly with the IRS.  I wouldn't bother calling right now as the IRS is badly overloaded with calls about the stimulus checks.  It's so bad right now that you will often be kicked off of the hold queue after you've held for an hour or more!

Amended returns take 8 to 12 weeks to process under the best of circumstances and this year is anything BUT the best of circumstances at the IRS.  Given that lead time and the IRS current workload with the rebates, wait until about the 3rd week of July or so before you waste time trying to call.  The call queues will likely be much shorter by then and you'll have a better shot at getting hold of someone who isn't quite so harried with endless unanswerable questions about the rebates.