Did your accountant use an e-file service to submit your personal return? Sometimes the rejection isn't actually coming from the IRS, but from the e-file system that checks for known issues before submitting to the IRS. This happened to me - got a "rejection" that my S-corp election wasn't on file, but when I called the IRS directly, they confirmed they had it. The problem was just that their e-file system and internal databases weren't in sync yet. My accountant had to override the e-file warning and submit anyway.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! Filed my 2553 in January but just got my personal return rejected too. One thing that helped me was requesting a copy of my corporate file from the IRS using Form 4506-A. It costs $50 but shows you exactly what documents they have on file for your business. When I got mine back, it showed they had my EIN application and business return, but no 2553. Gave me concrete proof that they lost it rather than just assuming. I included a copy of this report when I resubmitted my 2553 with a cover letter explaining the situation. Also, make sure when you fax it again that you're using the correct fax number for your state - there are different processing centers and using the wrong one can delay things even more. The instructions on the current 2553 form have the updated fax numbers.

I'd be very wary about giving any financial info, including transcript access, to any tax advice sites. Make sure they're secure and legit.

Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like your refund is probably coming as a paper check instead of direct deposit. The former IRS employee who commented seems to confirm this is standard practice for amended returns - their processing system doesn't interface well with direct deposit. Since your transcript shows the 846 code with 02-24-25, I'd expect the check to arrive sometime this week or next. The USPS can add several more days to delivery. If you don't see anything by March 15th, then definitely try calling or using one of those callback services people mentioned. The waiting is frustrating but it sounds like everything is processing normally on the IRS side.

23 One thing nobody mentioned - check if you used direct deposit! I freaked out about my missing W2 last year only to realize my employer had enrolled everyone in paperless W2 delivery. The form was sitting in my work email the whole time with a subject line that looked like spam so I'd ignored it. Worth checking your email thoroughly and searching for terms like "W2" or "tax document" before going through all the replacement hassle.

Another option to consider is contacting your state's Department of Revenue if you're really stuck. Many states require employers to file wage information with them as well, and sometimes they can provide wage and withholding details faster than the IRS. I had to do this once when both my employer and the IRS were being unresponsive. Also, if you do end up filing Form 4852, make sure to keep detailed records of all your attempts to get the actual W2 from your employer - dates you called, who you spoke with, etc. The IRS appreciates documentation showing you made good faith efforts to get the real form first. And don't forget - if you're expecting a refund, there's no penalty for filing late! The penalties only apply if you owe money and file after the deadline. So while it's stressful, you won't face financial penalties if you just need more time to get your documents sorted out.

Honestly this happened to me and after months of stress I found out it was because of a simple address mismatch. My W2 had my old address but I filed with my new one. Such a stupid reason to hold $4k for 4 months 😡

I went through this exact nightmare last year! Code 570 with no explanation for months. After reading through all these comments, I wish I had known about some of these resources earlier. What finally worked for me was being persistent with calling - I called every single day at 7am sharp when they opened until I got through (took about 2 weeks of daily calls). Turns out my issue was they needed to verify some education expenses I claimed, but they never sent the letter requesting documentation. The agent was able to clear it up in 10 minutes once I provided the receipts over the phone. My advice: don't just wait it out hoping it resolves itself. Keep calling, try the Taxpayer Advocate Service if you're past 45 days, and document everything. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with the IRS unfortunately. Also check if you moved recently or had any address changes - that seems to trigger these holds more often than you'd think. Good luck! I know how stressful this is when you're counting on that money.

I was stuck in this exact situation - 570 code for months with no explanation. Tried calling countless times but could never get through. Finally used taxr.ai and found out exactly what was causing the hold (income verification issue) and how to resolve it. Within 2 weeks of following their guidance, my refund was released! The best part was not having to decipher cryptic IRS codes or wait hours on the phone. https://taxr.ai saved me so much stress!

I feel your pain - been dealing with a 570 code since June myself! One thing that helped me was requesting my tax advocate through Form 911 instead of calling. You can download it from the IRS website and fax it in. I got a response within 3 weeks compared to months of phone calls getting nowhere. Also make sure you're checking your account transcript weekly - sometimes updates happen on Fridays that don't show up until the following week. The waiting game is absolutely brutal but hang in there!