Amended Return from May - IRS keeps saying 'just wait' after weekly calls - At my breaking point

Tax pro here - amended returns are super tricky and the IRS has been swamped lately. From what you're describing, it sounds like your amended return from May is stuck in the processing queue. The "just wait" response is frustrating but typical - they really can't do much until it comes up in their system for review. I've been seeing 20-32 weeks for amended returns lately, way longer than the usual 16 weeks they quote. Here's what I'd suggest: First, check if you can see your amended return on Where's My Amended Return tool. If it shows up there, that's actually good news - means it's in the system. Second, I'd highly recommend using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) to analyze your transcripts. It can pinpoint exactly where your amendment is in the process and give you a realistic timeline. I've had several clients use it recently for amended returns and it's been surprisingly accurate at predicting when they'll see movement.

Tax pro here - Unfortunately, amended returns are taking 20+ weeks minimum right now. The phone reps literally can't do anything to speed it up unless there's an actual error or hardship situation. The system is overwhelmed and understaffed.

Hey have you tried using taxr.ai? It analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on and when to expect movement. Saved me from going crazy with weekly calls. Its $1 but worth every penny https://taxr.ai

in the same boat fam... amended in April and still nothing 🤡

Pro tip: stop calling them weekly, ur just stressing urself out for nothing. Set up alerts on WMR and try to forget about it

The IRS is literally the worst. How they expect people to survive waiting this long is beyond me.

Ok but like... have you checked your transcript for codes? Sometimes theres actually movement but WMR doesnt show it