Have you tried calling the IRS? Sometimes worth it. Ask for a taxpayer advocate. They can help. Don't wait too long. Paper trail is important. Keep records of all calls.

The IRS processing system is like a massive pipeline with various checkpoints. Your return is probably stuck at one of those checkpoints waiting for verification. Think of it like airport security - most people go through quickly, but some get randomly selected for additional screening. The difference is that at the airport, you know you're being screened, while with the IRS, you're just left wondering what's happening. Based on community reports, about 20-25% of filers are experiencing longer than normal processing times this year.

Have you checked the "Where's My Amended Return" tool on IRS.gov recently? According to the IRS.gov processing timelines page, they're currently showing processing times of 20+ weeks for amended returns filed in 2023. If you're beyond that window, did you receive any correspondence from the IRS requesting additional information? Sometimes amendments get stuck because they're waiting for a response that may have been lost in the mail.

I had a similar situation with an amended 2020 return that took 13 months to process. Per Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.3.4.6.1, amended returns are generally processed in the order received, but certain conditions can cause delays. My 2021 and 2022 returns processed normally during this time. According to IRC § 6402(a), the IRS can only offset your refund against outstanding tax liabilities, not pending amendments. File your 2023 return as normal - it should process independently.

I received my refund through NetSpend exactly 3 days ago after a similar situation. Filed on 2/10, accepted same day, had a 570 code for exactly 21 days, then got an 846 code with a 3/23 DDD. The deposit hit my account at precisely 9:17am on 3/23. The amount was $5,842 which was exactly what I expected. My divorce was finalized in November 2023, and this was also my first time filing with a changed status. The verification process seems to be taking 14-21 days for most people with status changes this year based on the 156 posts I've tracked on this forum.

Congrats on getting ur $$$! For anyone else waiting, here's another option to try: check ur transcript for TC 846 code (that's the refund issued code) instead of just relying on WMR. WMR only updates once a day but transcripts can update multiple times. Also, if ur using NetSpend, download their app and set up notifications - sometimes the app shows pending deposits b4 they actually post to ur account. And don't forget to check the tax prep fees section if u had fees taken out of ur refund - sometimes they take more than u expected which can explain why the amount looks off.

I filed on February 13th, 2024 and was in the same situation until March 30th. What worked for me was requesting a Tax Return Transcript instead of an Account Transcript. For some reason, my Return Transcript showed up first, even though everyone says it should be the opposite. Also, check your transcript between 3-6am on Wednesdays and Thursdays - that's when the IRS system typically updates according to the cycle codes. I noticed my transcript finally appeared at 4:27am on a Thursday morning after showing N/A for weeks. If you're desperate and need your refund for bills, you might consider applying for the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can help if you're facing financial hardship due to refund delays.

I was in this exact situation last year. Filed February 12th, 2023 and had absolutely nothing on my transcript until March 28th. I remember checking obsessively every day and driving myself crazy. What I learned from that experience: IRS processing doesn't follow any logical pattern we can discern. Some people who filed after me got their refunds weeks earlier. This year I filed February 15th, 2024, and had the same empty transcript situation until yesterday. Suddenly everything updated at once, and my direct deposit is scheduled for April 17th. No explanation for the delay, no issues with my return. My advice based on two years of this: the system works eventually, just not on any timeline that makes sense to us mere mortals.

Can I ask which tax year you used for your look back? 2021 or 2022? I've noticed people using 2022 seem to be getting processed faster than those using 2021, but I'm not sure if that's just coincidence or if there's actually a pattern there.

I tracked several look back returns this season. Filed on January 29th, 2024. Return processed March 12th. Refund deposited March 15th. Total 46 days. My colleague filed February 5th with look back. Still processing as of April 2nd. Already at 57 days. The income verification adds time but varies by tax center. Memphis processing center seems slower than Kansas City for these specific returns.