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.