Received CP05 Letter After Amended Return - Avoided $5,000 Frivolous Filing Penalty But Now Under "Further Examination" - Anyone Still Get Their Refund?

Tax pro here - CP05 letters are pretty common this year. It means they're reviewing your return for accuracy. Keep all your documentation handy (W2s, 1099s, receipts). Usually takes 60-120 days for review but could be longer with the amendment.

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in the same boat rn. got my cp05 in september still nothing 🤡

I got mine last year after 9 months. They never even contacted me again after the CP05, money just showed up one day lol

Call the tax advocate service! They helped me push mine through after I got that letter

bruh the irs is straight trash this year. everyone i know is getting these letters

Don't lose hope! I went through something similar last year. The good news is that they acknowledged your amended return fixed the frivolous filing issue, so you avoided that $5,100 penalty which is huge. The "further examination" part is just them double-checking your other changes - it's annoying but standard procedure. My advice: keep checking your transcripts online every few weeks, and if you don't hear anything in 120 days, definitely call that number they gave you. The wait sucks but most people do eventually get their refunds processed. Hang in there! 💪

I'm in a similar situation - got my CP05 in August after filing an amended return. The waiting is absolutely brutal but I've learned a few things that might help. First, the fact that they specifically said your amended return "corrected your frivolous position" is actually really good news - you dodged a massive bullet there. Second, I've been calling that 866 number every few weeks just to check status (best times are early morning). They can't speed things up but at least you know if there's movement. Also make sure you're checking your online account transcripts regularly - sometimes they update before you get any letters. The "further examination" sounds scary but from what I've read it's pretty routine when you amend. Stay strong! 💪

I feel for you - the uncertainty is the worst part! I went through a similar CP05 review last year after amending and it took about 6 months total, but I did eventually get my full refund. The key thing that helped me was staying organized with all my documentation and being patient (easier said than done, I know). One tip: if you haven't already, create an online IRS account so you can monitor your transcripts - look for any 846 codes which indicate refund processing. The fact that they acknowledged your amendment fixed the frivolous filing issue is definitely a positive sign. Try calling that 866 number they provided if you hit the 120-day mark with no updates. Hang in there - most people in your situation do get their refunds eventually! 🤞

I'm going through almost the exact same thing right now! Filed in March, amended in July, got my CP05 in October. The "frivolous position" thing freaked me out at first but my tax preparer explained it's usually something minor that gets flagged by their system. The good news is you avoided that huge penalty! I've been checking my transcripts weekly and calling every month or so. No movement yet but the IRS rep told me amended returns with CP05 letters are taking 4-6 months minimum this year due to staffing issues. I know the wait is killing you (trust me, I feel it too) but from everything I've read here and other forums, most people do eventually get their refunds. Keep your documentation ready and maybe try calling that number if you haven't heard anything by the 4-month mark. We got this! 💪