2023 tax refund frozen for 13+ months - As Of date just updated to June 2025, progress or system glitch?

My 2024 taxes have been stuck in limbo for over a year now. They were e-filed on 02/03 and accepted on 02/03, with a supposed refund date of 02/19, but nothing happened. My transcript has shown 'frozen' status since then, and the 'As Of' date hasn't budged at all. But just recently, I noticed the As Of date changed to June 2025. Does this mean they're finally working on my return? I originally e-filed back in February (02/03 to be exact) and it was accepted the same day with a promised refund date of February 19th. It's been well over a year now with zero movement. When I check my transcript online, it's been in this weird frozen state where nothing changes. Every week I check and the "As Of" date has stayed the same month after month, until this week when suddenly it jumped to June 2025. Also, my preparer just submitted an amended return for me last week, but I can't track it in the system yet. I'm wondering if maybe that triggered the date change? Or is this just a random glitch in the system? For reference, my original filing information shows: E-filed: 02/03 Accepted: 02/03 Refund Date: 02/19 Has anyone else experienced their As Of date changing dramatically after being stuck in a long freeze? Is this a positive sign or just another weird IRS system quirk?

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Connor Murphy

Yes, an update to your 'As Of' date is usually a good sign that there's movement on your account. The IRS is likely reviewing your return again. However, the amended return complicates things a bit. When you file an amended return while the original is still processing, it can sometimes reset or further delay the process. A few things to know: - The 'As Of' date represents when your account information was last updated or will be updated - If they're working on your return, you might see more transcript updates in the coming weeks - Amended returns typically take 16 weeks to process (often longer these days) - You can't track an amended return until it enters the system, which can take 3-4 weeks I'd recommend checking your transcript weekly. Look for transaction codes like 570 (refund hold), 971 (notice issued), or 290 (additional tax assessed). These will tell you what's actually happening.

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