Question: how long did it take you to get your amended tax refund?
Answer: It usually takes the IRS eight to 12 weeks to process a Form 1040X. Don't worry if it takes a while for the IRS to accept your amended return. In general, it takes the IRS eight to 12 weeks to process an amended return, but it can take up to 16 weeks depending on the IRS backlog of amended returns.