Amended 2023 Return - IRS Wants Me to Call With Copy of Return

This is actually pretty common with amended returns. Did you check your Where's My Amended Return tool on the IRS website? Sometimes they need to verify your identity when there's a change to credits involving dependents. Have you received any notices in the mail? Did you try calling the specific number on the amended return status page or just the general IRS line? The wait times can be absolutely brutal this time of year, especially with amended returns from prior years still in the backlog.

I went through EXACTLY this nightmare last month. Spent three days trying to reach a human at the IRS... felt like trying to find a needle in a haystack while blindfolded and wearing oven mitts. 😂 Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through to an agent in about 25 minutes. They just needed to verify some information about my daughter that wasn't clear from the amended return. The call itself was only about 10 minutes once I got through. Might be worth the fee if you're working remotely and can't spend all day redialing.

Been thru this last yr w/ an amended return. They needed to verify my identity bc of the CTC change. Took FOREVER to get thru on phone. Had to have my return, SSNs for everyone, and birth certificates handy. NBD once I got someone on line but getting thru was a nightmare. Tbh they're prob just making sure no one's claiming ur kid twice or anything sketchy. CTC amendments are a red flag for them.

I finally got through last week after trying for what felt like climbing Mount Everest in flip flops! They just needed to verify my daughter's information since the amendment was specifically for adding her CTC. The actual call was super quick once I got through - like 5 minutes. Now my amended return is processing and they said I should see the additional refund in about 3 weeks. Don't give up!

Based on my analysis of 47 similar cases from this tax season, this is a standard verification procedure when Child Tax Credit amendments are filed. The IRS is requesting this call for exactly 1 of 3 reasons: (1) identity verification due to the dependent-related amendment, (2) missing information on Form 8862 which is required in 37% of CTC amendment cases, or (3) verification of qualifying child status. I'd recommend using taxr.ai to analyze your amended return before the call - it identifies potential verification triggers with 94% accuracy and can help you prepare the exact documents needed based on your specific amendment type.

I went through this exact situation on April 3rd this year. Had to call back 14 times before getting through on April 7th. They wanted to verify my daughter's information because the tax preparer not only forgot to check the CTC box but also entered her SSN with a typo. The whole process delayed my refund by 8 weeks! Next time I'm doing my own taxes - paying H&R Block $219 for this headache wasn't worth it.

I've been through this rodeo before. Last year my preparer made a similar mistake with my son's EITC. When I finally got through, they just needed to verify that I had custody and that he lived with me for more than half the year. I had his birth certificate and school records ready, but they didn't even ask to see them - just asked a few questions. The whole verification call took maybe 8 minutes once I got through. I know exactly how frustrating the waiting game is, but it's usually pretty simple once you connect with someone.

I went through the Manual Review Process for an amended return last month and it was a nightmare. The IRS Taxpayer Protection Program flagged my amendment because it involved dependent credits. I spent three days trying to reach an agent using the regular channels. When I finally connected, they told me my amendment was selected for Additional Verification Protocol which requires a live representative to confirm dependent eligibility criteria. Just be prepared - they may ask for documentation you don't have on hand, which could cause further delays in processing.

From what I've seen in this community, it's probably, in most cases, just a verification call. They might, potentially, need to confirm your daughter's information since the amendment specifically involves the Child Tax Credit. It seems like they're being more thorough with credit-related amendments this year. I'd suggest having not just your return but possibly your daughter's social security card and birth certificate information available when you call. The good news is that once you get through, these calls are usually fairly quick, though I wouldn't necessarily count on a simple process.