I had this exact situation on February 17th, 2024. My Child Tax Credit payment was supposed to be direct deposited like always but suddenly switched to a mailed check. I had moved on January 28th, 2024. The check went to my old address, and even though I had mail forwarding set up on January 30th, 2024, the check was returned to the IRS instead of being forwarded to me. It took until April 3rd, 2024 to get the payment reissued to my new address. The IRS told me on March 15th that certain government payments have special handling instructions that can override normal forwarding. I'm still waiting for my March payment too.

I went through this last summer and found that checking the IRS website FAQ section (https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/2021-child-tax-credit-and-advance-child-tax-credit-payments-topic-e-advancing-child-tax-credit-payments) actually had good information. According to their guidelines, USPS should forward your check, but there's a specific process. What worked for me was calling the IRS Child Tax Credit hotline directly (different than the main IRS line) and explaining my situation. The representative was able to place a hold on my paper check and redirect it to my new address. I also filed Form 8822 for change of address online through my IRS account portal which helped with future payments.

Have you verified your Treasury Offset Program status? Sometimes refunds can be delayed or reduced due to TOP intercepts, even with a valid DDD. This occurs when the Bureau of Fiscal Service matches your TIN against outstanding federal or state debts in the Treasury Offset database.

My DDD was yesterday (2/25) and it hit my account at 4:32pm! Navy Federal Credit Union here. Was literally checking my account every hour like a crazy person 🤣 but it finally came through. This refund saved me after my car decided to die last month. Hope yours comes through first thing tomorrow! 🤞

I successfully resolved almost this EXACT situation last year! Here's what worked for me: • Called the IRS amendment-specific hotline (866-464-2050) instead of the general number • Asked specifically for a "rejection explanation code" for the amendment • Requested to speak with an amendment processing specialist • Cited Publication 501 page 4 which explicitly states marital status is determined on December 31st • Requested a formal reconsideration with supervisor review The key was getting to someone who actually worked in the amendments department. The general call center folks often don't have the training or system access to properly handle amendment issues. I went from a flat rejection to getting our full refund plus interest within 60 days. Don't give up - you are 100% correct on the tax law here!

I feel I should perhaps warn you that amendment processing is, unfortunately, somewhat of a disaster currently at the IRS. My brother-in-law, who is possibly in a similar situation, filed an amended return in early 2023 and is still waiting for resolution. The IRS seems to be prioritizing original returns over amendments, which might explain why they quickly resolved the HSA issue but not the filing status change. You might want to consider that, if you file a new amendment now, you could potentially be looking at another 12+ month wait. It might be worth weighing whether the additional refund amount justifies the continued effort and waiting period. Sometimes, as frustrating as it is, accepting the current outcome and moving forward is the most practical approach.

The errors department is where returns go to die 💀 Mine was there for 87 days last year. Consider yourself lucky!

What's your cycle code? I'm trying to figure out if I'm on a weekly or daily update schedule.

Your return is likely in the Integrity Verification Operation (IVO) department. This is a pre-refund compliance check that doesn't necessarily mean audit. The IRS uses predictive analytics to flag returns for manual verification based on multiple factors. The absence of transcript data coupled with WMR showing the amount indicates your return passed initial validation but requires secondary review. I recommend requesting an Account Transcript rather than a Return Transcript - sometimes the Account Transcript will update first with Transaction Codes that provide insight into processing status.

I've been through this exact nightmare before. Filed February 2022, and the IRS held my refund with no explanation. Transcript showed N/A for months. I finally received a letter in late April requesting verification of my identity. The frustrating part? The IRS knew they needed verification in early March but didn't send the letter for 6 weeks! By the time I verified, completed the additional steps, and finally got my refund, it was mid-June. The lesson I learned was that "still processing" often means "we need something from you but haven't told you yet." Check your mailbox religiously and maybe even sign up for informed delivery from USPS.