amended tax return how long
Also make sure you sign the 1040X at the bottom and date it. If itâs joint return, your spouse have to sign and date it as well. You still need to print and mail the forms. You canât e-file your tax return. Receiving your amended tax returns back takes a long it. Usually, it takes about 3 weeks from the date you mailed the amended return for it to show up in the IRS system. Thereafter, you can get your amended tax refund back after 16 weeks.