OMG I'm in the same boat! Filed 1040X on 3/15, received 3/22. Still nothing but "received" status on WMAR. Literally check it 2x daily lol. Hoping for movement soon bc need $ for summer vacation. Thx for posting this Q - makes me feel better knowing I'm not alone in the waiting game!

I'm experiencing a similar situation with my amendment. Filed 1040X on 3/12, received confirmation 3/19, and still showing "received" status on WMAR. What I've learned from researching this is that the IRS processes amendments in batches, and March filings unfortunately coincide with peak tax season volume. From what I've gathered, the "received" status can persist for 12-16 weeks before any movement occurs. One thing that helped ease my anxiety was calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) at 1-877-777-4778 - they can't speed up processing but they can confirm if there are any issues preventing normal processing. Also, I'd recommend documenting everything for your records, including screenshots of WMAR status and dates, in case you need to escalate later. The honeymoon fund stress is real, but try not to let it consume your daily thoughts - the system is just overwhelmed right now.

Have you tried using the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system? Call 410-260-7701 from the phone number you listed on your tax return. The automated system can give you status updates that sometimes aren't reflected on the website yet. Another option is to verify your mailing address is correct - I've seen cases where refunds were delayed because the system flagged address mismatches between current and previous year returns. The Maryland Taxpayer Service Division can also manually check your refund status if you've waited more than 30 days.

I filed my Maryland return on February 8th and just got my refund deposited yesterday (March 20th), so they are definitely processing them! The timeline seems to be around 5-6 weeks for most people this year. One thing that helped me was setting up direct deposit - I noticed friends who opted for paper checks are waiting even longer. Also, if you claimed any credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, those seem to be taking extra time for verification. The good news is once they start processing your return, the actual deposit happens pretty quickly. Hang in there - Baltimore folks I know are all getting theirs within this timeframe!

Remember that medical expenses including transportation are only deductible if you itemize AND they exceed 7.5% of your AGI. So if your mom's AGI is $40,000, only medical expenses over $3,000 would be deductible. Do the math first to see if it's even worth the effort!

Great advice from everyone here! I'd also recommend checking if your mom's city has a transit app or website that might show her card transaction history. Some transit systems now keep records of tap-in/tap-out data that you can access online, even if you didn't think to save receipts at the time. Also, don't forget that if she had to pay for parking at any medical facilities during those other 4 visits with rideshare, those parking fees are also deductible medical expenses. Sometimes people overlook the small additional costs that add up. The documentation approach everyone's suggesting is solid - the IRS really does understand that public transit doesn't always provide individual receipts. Your appointment records plus the standard fare documentation should be more than sufficient to support the deduction.

Have you tried using USPS Informed Delivery? It emails you scans of mail that's coming to your address each day. I started using it after missing an important tax document last year. Wouldn't it be better to know if the check is actually on its way instead of checking an empty mailbox every day?

I'm also in Alabama and still waiting for my paper check! Mine was scheduled for March 26th too, so it sounds like we're in the same batch. I've been using USPS Informed Delivery like Dylan mentioned, and it's been really helpful - at least I know when to expect it instead of constantly wondering. The regional processing does seem to be slower this year. I filed early February and had to switch to paper check because of a bank account issue too. Hopefully we'll both see them in the next few days!

Anyone try those receipt scanner apps? Are they worth paying for?

Nina, I totally feel your pain! I was in the exact same boat with my freelance consulting business. What finally worked for me was creating a hybrid system that doesn't require me to be perfect. Here's my "good enough" approach: I use my phone to snap photos of ALL receipts the moment I get them - even if I'm still standing at the register. I have a dedicated album called "Tax Receipts" that syncs to my computer. Then once a week (Sunday mornings with coffee), I spend 15-20 minutes uploading them to a simple Google Drive folder organized by month. For digital expenses, I set up automatic email alerts from my bank and credit cards so I get notified of every transaction. I forward business-related ones to a dedicated email folder as they come in. The game-changer was accepting that my system doesn't have to be perfect - it just has to capture enough information to justify the expense. Date, amount, vendor, and a quick note about the business purpose. That's it. One tip that saved me: I keep a small notebook in my car where I jot down the business purpose of purchases right after I make them, before I forget. "Client meeting lunch with Sarah" or "office supplies for Q4 project." Takes 10 seconds but saves hours of trying to remember later what that random $47 charge was for. Don't let the perfect system stop you from having a working system!