Amended Return Filed in May - Still No Information Available

According to the IRS website (which I just checked), amended returns are currently taking 20+ weeks to process. That's just processing time, not counting when it actually shows up in their system. The "Where's My Amended Return" tool is notoriously slow to update - sometimes it doesn't show anything until they've actually completed processing. I went through this last year and didn't see anything on WMAR for almost 3 months, then suddenly it appeared with "received" status.

Have you tried calling the IRS directly? What's even the point of their online tools if they don't actually show accurate information? I used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) last month when I couldn't get through on the regular IRS line - had been trying for days with no luck. They got me connected to an agent who confirmed my amended return was in the system even though the website showed nothing. Apparently there's a huge backlog right now?

Here's what you need to know about amended returns for 2024: 1. Processing time is currently 20+ weeks (not business days, actual weeks) 2. WMAR tool often doesn't update until processing is nearly complete 3. Paper amended returns take even longer than e-filed ones 4. If you filed in May, you're looking at October/November timeframe 5. Military families can request expedited processing by calling and explaining the PCS situation Don't panic yet - the system is just incredibly slow right now.

The IRS amended return tracking system is fundamentally broken right now. I've been dealing with this exact issue with a 1040-X filed in April. After weeks of frustration, I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript - it showed my amended return was actually in the system despite WMAR showing nothing. The tool decoded the transaction codes on my account transcript that indicated the amendment was received but hadn't been assigned to a processing queue yet. Might be worth checking your transcript rather than relying on WMAR.

Have you tried pulling your tax transcripts instead of using WMAR? On July 12th, I discovered my amended return (filed March 15th) was visible on my account transcript even though WMAR showed nothing. Look specifically for Transaction Code 971 with an amended return reference. You can request these online at irs.gov/transcripts if you have ID.me verification set up. The processing date on the transcript is usually more accurate than anything WMAR shows.

I went through this exact situation last year. Filed an amended return in April 2023, and it didn't show up on the WMAR tool until August. Even then, it just said "received." The actual processing took until November. When I called, the agent told me they were prioritizing regular returns over amended ones. Did you e-file or send a paper amendment? Paper ones are taking substantially longer in my experience.

Think of amended returns like checking luggage on an overbooked flight - they're the first things to get bumped when the system is overloaded. I finally got my amended refund last month after filing in February! The IRS is like a massive cargo ship that takes miles to change direction - once your return is in the system, it will eventually get processed, but patience is definitely required. The good news is that they do pay interest on refunds delayed beyond 45 days, so there's a small silver lining to the wait.

OMG I'm going through this EXACT thing right now! Filed my amendment in April and still nothing showing up! 😫 I've been checking every single day because I really need that money for medical bills. This thread is actually making me feel a little better knowing I'm not alone. Does anyone know if calling them actually helps speed things up at all? I'm so stressed about this!