when should i receive my amended tax return 
the irs says it can take up to 16 weeks to process an amended return the irs specifically notes that you should generally allow 8 to 12 weeks for your form 1040 x to be processed about three weeks after you file the 1040 x you can start checking the status of your filing on the irs website on the where s my amended return page 15the bottom lineform 1040 x is used by taxpayers to amend their previously filed tax returns form 1040 in order to correct errors or update information the form requires taxpayers to provide details about the changes being made along with an explanation for the amendments 