Has anyone received their 2023 Amended tax return for 2025 filing season?

Anyone know if the IRS has started processing 2023 Amended returns yet? I had to file an amendment back in November because I completely forgot about a 1099 from a side gig that netted me about $4,300. My fault entirely, but now I'm trying to figure out when I might get my refund (or more likely, how much more I'll owe). I've checked the "Where's My Amended Return" tool like 20 times, but it just says they've received it. No updates at all for over 2 months now. Anyone else in the same boat or know when they typically start processing these? Really hoping to get this sorted before I need to file for 2024.

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Levi Parker

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The IRS is indeed processing 2023 amended returns, but they're currently facing significant backlogs. Amended returns (Form 1040-X) typically take about 16 weeks (or roughly 4 months) to process under normal circumstances, but with current staffing limitations, many are taking 20+ weeks. For your situation with the forgotten 1099 income, definitely keep checking the "Where's My Amended Return" tool, but I wouldn't expect movement until the 16-week mark at minimum. The status will update to "Adjusted" once they've processed it, then "Completed" when they've either issued your refund or applied your payment to your balance. If you filed in November, you might not see movement until March at the earliest. The IRS prioritizes processing current-year returns during tax season, so amended returns from previous years often get pushed back slightly.

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Levi Parker

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Filing an amended return does not automatically trigger an audit or significantly increase your audit risk. The IRS understands people make mistakes, and self-correcting by filing a 1040-X is actually viewed positively since you're voluntarily complying with tax laws. What might increase audit risk is if your amendment shows a pattern of significant errors or if the changes dramatically reduce your tax liability. In your case, submitting an amendment to report additional income is unlikely to raise red flags - it's the right thing to do and actually increases your tax liability rather than decreasing it.

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Hunter Hampton

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I was in your exact situation last year after forgetting about a freelance project on my taxes. Tried calling the IRS countless times but couldn't get through. Started using this service called taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) and it was super helpful for tracking my amended return status. Their AI analyzes IRS transcripts and gives you actual predictions for when your return will be processed based on current IRS backlogs. The transcript analysis showed me exactly where my amended return was stuck in the system and predicted (correctly!) when it would finally process. Saved me from constant checking and anxiety.

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Hunter Hampton

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Aaron Boston

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Just wanted to update everyone - I ended up using taxr.ai for my amended return situation and it was actually super helpful! It analyzed my transcript and showed exactly which stage my amendment was stuck in (apparently there was a "code 570" freeze I didn't know about). The timeline prediction said I'd get resolution around February 20th and literally yesterday I got the notification my amended return was processed! The analysis showed I was missing a document which is why it was taking so long. Once I called and cleared that up (using the exact info from the transcript analysis), things moved forward immediately. Wish I'd found this sooner instead of checking the IRS site every day for months.

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Sophia Carter

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Sophia Carter

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Brandon Parker

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Adriana Cohn

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You need to create an account on the IRS website first. Go to IRS.gov and look for "Get Transcript Online." You'll need to verify your identity with things like a credit card number, mortgage info, or a mobile phone in your name. If you can't verify online (which happens to a lot of people), you can request a transcript by mail using Form 4506-T or through the IRS app. The mail option takes about 10 days. The transcript has all the activity codes that tell you exactly what's happening - way more detail than the amemded return tool gives you.

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Carmen Vega

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I'm in a very similar situation! Filed my 2023 amended return in December after realizing I missed reporting some cryptocurrency gains. It's been about 3 months now and the "Where's My Amended Return" tool still just shows "received" with no processing updates. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like 16-20+ weeks is pretty normal right now. I'm trying to be patient but it's frustrating not knowing if there are any issues or if it's just sitting in the queue. Thanks for asking this question - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with the long wait times. Going to try checking my transcript online like @Adriana suggested to see if that gives more detail than the amended return tool.

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Miguel Ramos

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@Carmen, you're definitely not alone! I'm also waiting on a 2023 amended return - filed mine in January after catching an error on my state tax deduction. It's been about 8 weeks now with zero updates beyond "received." The transcript checking tip is really helpful - I just created my IRS online account yesterday and can see way more detail than that useless amended return tool. At least now I know mine is actually in the system and not lost somewhere. It's frustrating that we're basically flying blind for months, but sounds like this is just the new normal with IRS processing delays. Hang in there!

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