Amended Return Filed March 8th - Anyone Received a DDD Yet?

I feel your frustration so much! Amended returns are unfortunately in a completely different processing queue than regular returns. The 16-week timeframe is actually pretty accurate in my experience - sometimes even longer. I've seen some people get lucky with 8-10 weeks, but that's becoming rare these days. The IRS is still working through backlogs from previous years, which is honestly infuriating when you're waiting on money you need right now.

Compared to regular returns, amended returns are like watching paint dry. I'm at week 9 of waiting and just discovered https://taxr.ai which helped me understand what all the codes on my transcript mean. It showed me that my account had a "570 Additional Account Action Pending" code that wasn't visible on the WMAR tool. The site explained this usually means manual review but doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. Feels urgent to know what's happening since I need this money for summer expenses!

I amended on January 30th and just got my refund yesterday. Took exactly 12 weeks and 2 days. No updates on the WMAR tool until it suddenly showed completed. Don't count on getting it before the 16-week mark - I've been through this before and they rarely process faster than that, especially with all the identity theft issues this year.

I was in a similar situation and couldn't wait for the standard processing time. After trying the IRS Amended Return Hotline for days with no luck, I used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to an agent. The IRS representative confirmed my amended return was in the queue but needed additional verification due to my change in filing status. They expedited it after I explained my financial hardship situation. The service fee was worth it to avoid weeks more of waiting and uncertainty.

Have you checked your tax transcript for any movement? Sometimes there are indicators there even when WMAR doesn't update. • Look for TC 971 codes • Check for any 570/571 combinations • See if there's a 290 code with the same cycle as your original return These can tell you if your amendment is actually being processed despite no visible updates on the WMAR tool.

Have you tried calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service? They sometimes can help if you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay. What was the reason for your amendment exactly? Some types get processed faster than others.