Filed Amended Return in June 2024 for Tax Debt - Will This Affect My 2024 Filing?

Good news - your 2023 amended return (even if it's still processing) shouldn't interfere with filing your 2024 return! The IRS handles each tax year separately, though they might decide to apply any refund from 2024 to your outstanding balance too. It's like having different bank accounts for each year - money can move between them, but the accounts themselves don't block each other. 😅 You can and should file your 2024 return on time regardless of what's happening with 2023.

I've been through this exact situation. Here's what you need to do: 1. First, check your transcript to see if the amended return is actually being processed. Go to IRS.gov and request your account transcript. 2. If it shows as processing, that's good - just wait it out. 3. If there's no record of it, you may need to contact the IRS. 4. Regardless, file your 2024 taxes on time when the season opens. 5. Be prepared that any refund from 2024 will likely be applied to your outstanding balance. The amended return from 2023 and your 2024 filing are separate processes in the IRS system.

When my amended return was stuck in limbo like yours, trying to call the IRS was like trying to get tickets to a sold-out concert - impossible! I used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got through to an actual IRS agent in about 20 minutes. They confirmed my amended return was still processing (which is normal) and that I could file my next year's taxes without issues. The peace of mind was worth it because tax debt stuff feels like a dark cloud hanging over everything until you get answers.

I went through this exact scenario last year! Had an amended return from 2022 still processing when I needed to file for 2023. I was worried sick about it causing problems, but it didn't affect my ability to file at all. The IRS did end up taking my entire 2023 refund to pay down my previous tax debt, which I expected. One tip I learned: keep extremely detailed records of everything. I created a spreadsheet tracking every communication, confirmation number, and processing update. This came in handy when I had to reference previous information during a call with the IRS.

I would suggest you verify your tax debt status immediately. The processing time for amended returns can potentially impact collection actions. While you can certainly file your 2024 return when the time comes, you may want to address your current debt situation before then. Please consider contacting the IRS soon to confirm the exact amount you owe and explore payment options. Waiting until the next filing season might result in additional penalties and interest that could have been avoided.

Based on the current processing times, amended returns are taking approximately 20 weeks (140 days) to process. You filed in June 2024, so you're at about 18-19 weeks now. You're very close to the expected completion timeframe. For reference, I filed an amended return on March 3rd and received processing confirmation on August 12th - exactly 162 days later. Your 2023 amended return should be completed before the 2024 filing season opens on January 23, 2025, so there shouldn't be any timing conflicts.

Omg I'm going through EXACTLY this right now and it's so frustrating! 😫 I think you should consider filing your 2024 taxes electronically as early as possible when the season opens. This way if there are any complications, you'll have more time to resolve them before the deadline. I've learned that paper-filed or amended returns create so many more headaches than e-filed returns. The electronic system processes much faster and has fewer errors. I'm DEFINITELY e-filing everything from now on after my amended return nightmare!