Tax Refund Returns

Question: How long does it really take to get an amended Tax Refund?

I filed my taxes about a month ago and already got my refund back. Hoewever, I didn’t claim my tuition and had to do an amended tax return. I couldn’t e-file the amended tax return so I had to mail it in. I did this about a week ago. I checked the IRS website and they said it could take anywhere 8-12 weeks to process amended returns. My question is, does it really take that long? Has anyone on here had to do that? How long did it take to get your refund?

Answer: I filed an amended return for 2008. I mailed it in on 12-28-09 and was quite surpised when I got my check for the amended return 6 weeks to the day. I had called the IRS to check on it at about 4 weeks and they had no record of it yet so I didn’t expect to receive it for a long time since they are into the current tax season. The man I spoke with said at least 12-16 weeks so there is hope!

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