The chain email said that over 200 years ago, the United States had declared war on Islam, and Thomas Jefferson led the charge! The Barbary powers were Muslim, and religion sometimes crops up in the historical record.
You need to use Form 1040X, along with a new Form 1040, plus any other necessary schedules and forms. Amended tax returns have to be mailed to the IRS on paper for manual processing. The IRS typically processes an amended return about 8 to 12 weeks, but this process can take longer during the IRS's busiest times.
1 Return Received Notice within 24 â 48 hours after e-file â The IRS Whereâs My Refund tool will show âReturn Receivedâ status once they begin processing your tax return.efund Processing Time. 1  E-filed tax returns with direct deposit â E-file with direct deposit is the fastest way to get your tax refund. 2  Mailed paper returns â Refund processing time is 6 to 8 weeks from the date the IRS receives your tax return.