Filed Amended Return - Tax Advocate Says 'Sending It Over' to IRS - What Does This Mean?

When a tax advocate says they're 'sending it over,' they're typically referring to submitting your case to a specific department within the IRS that handles amended returns. In my experience with a similar situation, this means your advocate has reviewed your amendment and is now forwarding it to exactly the right processing team. The 570 code you've had for 122 days indicates a hold was placed on your account. Your advocate is likely expediting the review process by sending it directly to someone who can release that hold. From this point, it typically takes 7-21 days for the hold to be released, followed by another 5-10 business days for processing if everything is in order.

Have you asked your advocate specifically what department she's sending it to? It might be worth calling her back to get more details about the next steps. I'm a bit concerned that she only said she'd be on your case "sometimes today" rather than giving you a more definitive timeline. In my experience, advocates typically provide more specific information about when you can expect updates.

What your advocate means is that she's essentially moving your amended return from her desk to the actual processing department. Think of it like your return was sitting in a special "advocate review" pile, and now it's going into the "ready for processing" pile. 😂 The IRS isn't one giant entity but rather a bunch of specialized departments. Your advocate has likely completed her review of your situation and determined that your amended return is ready to move forward. She's likely sending it to the Amended Return Processing Unit with a note to expedite it based on the long wait you've already experienced. The 570 code will probably be resolved within the next 2-3 weeks, assuming there are no other issues.

I feel your frustration! Four months with a 570 code is such a long time to wait. When my amended return was stuck last year, I couldn't get through to anyone at the IRS despite calling dozens of times. I finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to connect with an agent who explained exactly what was happening with my return. They helped me understand that my return needed manual review, which is why it was taking so long. I'm so happy you have an advocate already! What your advocate is doing is essentially pushing your case to the front of the line at the specific department that needs to handle your amendment. This is EXACTLY what you want happening! I remember the emotional roller coaster of waiting - hang in there, you're in the right hands now!

Are you sure the advocate is actually sending it to the right department? I've heard stories about tax advocates who say they're helping but then don't follow through. Did she give you any confirmation number or specific timeline for when you should expect results?

TAS (Taxpayer Advocate Service) advocates def know what they're doing. They have special access to IRS systems and depts that reg taxpayers don't. When she says she's "sending it over," she's using her authority to move your amended return to the right team w/ a flag for expedited processing. I had a similar situation last yr - 570 code for months, got an advocate, and they fixed it within 3 wks. Your advocate is prob submitting an OAR (Operations Assistance Request) which is basically a formal request to the IRS to take action on your case. This is a good sign! The advocate will stay assigned to your case until resolution, so they'll keep checking on it even after "sending it over." Just be patient a bit longer - you're on the right track now.

Your advocate is escalating your case. This is good news. The 570 code means your return was selected for review. Your advocate reviewed it. Now she's sending it to processing. I had this happen in 2023. My amended return was stuck for 6 months. Got an advocate. They sent it over. Refund arrived 18 days later. Your timeline should be similar.

I went through this exact same situation last year! When your tax advocate says "sending it over," they're essentially transferring your case from the advocacy review phase to the actual processing department with special priority coding. The advocate has likely determined that your amended return is legitimate and ready for processing, so they're using their internal channels to move it directly to the right team. What's happening behind the scenes is that your advocate is submitting what's called an OAR (Operations Assistance Request) along with your amended return, which gives it priority status in the processing queue. This bypasses the normal backlog that regular amended returns face. Given that you've been waiting 4 months with the 570 code, your advocate is probably flagging it as a hardship case, which means it should get processed within 2-3 weeks rather than the typical 16-20 week timeframe for amended returns. The fact that she said she'll be "on your case" today suggests she's actively monitoring its progress through the system. You should start seeing movement on your account within the next 7-10 business days, and the 570 code should be released once the processing team reviews and accepts the amendment. Hang in there - you're finally at the finish line!

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now - been waiting since February with a 570 code on my amended return. Reading everyone's explanations about what "sending it over" means has been incredibly helpful! I had no idea that tax advocates have these special internal channels and priority systems. One thing I'm curious about - did your advocate give you any kind of reference number or case ID when she said she was sending it over? My advocate mentioned something about providing me with tracking information, but I haven't received anything yet. Also, are you able to see any changes on your IRS online account or transcript yet, or does that usually update after the processing is complete? Thanks for sharing your experience - it's so reassuring to know that others have gone through this exact process and come out the other side! Keeping my fingers crossed that your 570 code gets released soon.

I'm going through something very similar right now! I've had a 570 code since December and just got assigned a tax advocate two weeks ago. Reading all these explanations about what "sending it over" actually means has been so enlightening - I had no idea there were all these internal processes and priority systems working behind the scenes. My advocate used almost identical language when we spoke last Friday. She said she was "forwarding my case" to the processing department and that I should expect movement within 2-3 weeks. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this is actually a really positive development! The whole OAR (Operations Assistance Request) system that @Isaiah Cross mentioned makes so much sense. It explains why some amended returns seem to get processed so much faster than others. After 4+ months of feeling completely in the dark about what was happening with my return, it's such a relief to finally understand the actual process. Connor, it sounds like your advocate is doing exactly what she should be doing. The fact that she's staying on your case and actively monitoring the progress is a great sign. Fingers crossed that both of our 570 codes get released soon - this waiting game has been exhausting! Keep us posted on any updates you get.