Code 290 with 6/10/2024 'as of' date on amended 2022 return - refund coming soon?

Oh my goodness, I've been through EXACTLY this with amended returns! That code 290 with $0.00 is actually a good sign! It typically means they've processed your amended return and are making adjustments to your account. The 'as of' date (6/10/2024) is when the IRS computer system will update your account again - it's not necessarily when you'll get a refund, but it IS when you might see new codes appear! I'm so excited for you because this means they're actively working on it! 😊

Did you check if there are any other codes on your transcript? Have you tried using https://taxr.ai to analyze your transcript? I was completely lost with all those codes on mine until I uploaded it there. It explained that my code 290 was just the first step in processing my amended return and gave me a timeline for what to expect next. Did your amended return claim additional credits or was it just correcting income?

According to IRS Publication 3598, amended returns typically take 16 weeks for processing, but many are experiencing longer delays. I was in a similar situation and ended up calling the IRS after waiting 20 weeks. Used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 15 minutes instead of spending hours on hold. The agent was able to tell me exactly what was happening with my amended return and gave me a more accurate timeline. Based on my experience, that 'as of' date is just an internal processing date.

Amended returns are like slow-cooking a meal - they take time but eventually get done! I had a code 290 with $0.00 on my transcript for about 3 weeks before anything changed. Then suddenly I got a code 571 (correction to a previous assessment) followed by an 846 (refund issued). The whole process took about 12 weeks from when I filed the amendment. Just keep checking once a week - checking daily is like watching water boil!

I've seen this situation play out differently depending on the complexity of the amendment. Compared to regular returns, amended returns go through an entirely different processing pipeline. In some cases, that 'as of' date gets pushed back multiple times as they work through the backlog. In others, like my brother-in-law's case, the refund appeared just a few days after the 'as of' date. The 290 code with $0.00 is reassuring though - it means they've acknowledged your amendment and no additional tax is currently being assessed.

The Transaction Code 290 with zero amount is confirmatory acknowledgment of your amended return in the Master File system. The 'as of' date (6/10/2024) represents the posting date when interest calculations would begin if applicable, not necessarily your refund issuance date. For amended returns, expect sequential processing: TC 290 → TC 971 (Amended Return Filed) → TC 29X series for adjustments → TC 846 for refund issuance. Current processing timeframes for Form 1040X are exceeding the standard 20-week window due to persistent backlogs. Your account is in normal processing status based on the information provided.