Dont hold ur breath lol... my 2022 amended return took 11 months to process!! Filed March 2023, finally got resolution February 2024. The system is totally broken. And I was owed money the whole time with no interest paid to me of course. But if you owe them? Interest starts immediately 🙄

I'm in a very similar situation! Filed my 2023 amended return in December after realizing I missed reporting some cryptocurrency gains. It's been about 3 months now and the "Where's My Amended Return" tool still just shows "received" with no processing updates. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like 16-20+ weeks is pretty normal right now. I'm trying to be patient but it's frustrating not knowing if there are any issues or if it's just sitting in the queue. Thanks for asking this question - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with the long wait times. Going to try checking my transcript online like @Adriana suggested to see if that gives more detail than the amended return tool.

Has anyone had success with the emergency lien release process? I've heard rumors that there's a way to get a certificate of non-attachment under section 6325e processed within 72 hours if you're facing imminent financial harm like a sale falling through or loan denial.

I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago and it was incredibly stressful! The IRS had placed a lien on my property due to their processing error, and even after they acknowledged the mistake, I still had to go through the formal certificate of non-attachment process under section 6325e. Here's what I learned: The timeline really varies by service center and time of year. Mine took exactly 6 weeks from submission to removal, which was right in the middle of the typical 30-90 day range others have mentioned. Since you have a pending sale, I'd strongly recommend doing a few things simultaneously: 1) File your 6325e request with ALL supporting documentation showing the IRS error 2) Contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service immediately - they can often expedite cases with pending financial transactions 3) Get a letter from your title company or realtor explaining how the lien is impacting your sale timeline 4) Call weekly for status updates (be polite but persistent) The silver lining is that when the IRS has already admitted their error, the approval is usually straightforward - it's just the processing time that's frustrating. In my case, once they actually reviewed my file, the approval came through within days. Hang in there - it will get resolved!

verified in March, got my refund exactly 6 weeks later. just keep checking your transcript for updates

I'm going through the same thing right now! Just verified through ID.me about 10 days ago and the waiting is killing me. From what I've read on here and other forums, it seems like most people are getting their refunds between 4-9 weeks after verification. The IRS website says up to 9 weeks but some folks are getting lucky with faster processing. I've been checking my transcript obsessively but no updates yet. Hang in there - we're almost at the finish line! 🤞

My accountant told me to start keeping track of all possible itemized deductions NOW, even though I take the standard deduction. That way when 2026 rolls around, I'll have the documentation ready in case itemizing becomes better than the lower standard deduction. Things like medical expenses, charitable donations, mortgage interest, property taxes, etc.

This is really helpful information everyone! As someone who's been dreading 2026, I'm feeling a bit more informed now. I think the key takeaway for me is that I need to start being more proactive about tracking potential deductions, even though I've always just taken the standard deduction. @Ethan Brown - your calculation showing roughly $2,100 more in taxes for a $100k married couple is actually not as bad as I feared. And @Mei Liu - I had no idea personal exemptions would come back! That's a huge detail that wasn't mentioned in the articles I was reading. I'm definitely going to start keeping better records of charitable donations, medical expenses, and other potential itemized deductions. Better to have the documentation and not need it than to be caught unprepared. Has anyone found that switching from standard to itemized deduction made a big difference in their tax planning year-to-year?

I've been selling my handmade jewelry as a "hobby" for years and ended up getting audited because I was inconsistent in how I reported it. Here's what I learned the hard way: If you're making things with the intent to sell them, even occasionally, and you're trying to make money (not just recover material costs), the IRS will likely consider it a business. The "hobby vs business" distinction matters MUCH more after the 2018 tax law changes eliminated hobby expense deductions. Now if it's a hobby, you pay tax on ALL income with NO deductions for materials. My advice: if you're regularly creating items specifically to sell them (vs. occasionally selling things you made for fun), just treat it as a business from the start. Keep good records, deduct legitimate expenses, and pay the self-employment tax. It's actually cheaper in most cases than paying income tax on the gross sales amount with no deductions.

Great question! The hobby vs. business distinction can be really tricky, especially for craft sales. Based on what you've described - creating handmade items specifically to sell on eBay and Facebook Marketplace - you might actually benefit from treating this as a business even at $1,300/year. Here's why: if you report it as hobby income, you'll pay tax on the full $1,300 with zero deductions for your materials (paints, canvas, fabric, etc.). But if you file Schedule C, you can deduct all those material costs plus other legitimate business expenses like packaging supplies, listing fees, or even a portion of your internet if you use it for business communications. The self-employment tax on Schedule C might seem scary, but it's only 15.3% of your NET profit (after expenses). If your materials cost $600-800, you'd only pay SE tax on $500-700 instead of income tax on the full $1,300. Regarding 1099s - you're required to report the income whether you get forms or not. If you do get them from both eBay and PayPal, just make sure not to double-count the same transactions. My suggestion: keep detailed records of all your craft-related expenses and consider Schedule C. The paperwork is manageable and you'll likely save money compared to the hobby route.