Amended Tax Return Shows "Completed" Since August 4 - No Information If I'm Getting a Refund?
I have been looking at my transcript for hours and I'm completely lost. Can someone who knows these codes help me understand what's going on with my refund? Been waiting since February and these codes are like reading another language. I finally checked the "Where's My Amended Return" tool on the IRS website for my 2022 return, and here's what I'm seeing: Received: 04/13/2023 Adjusted: 07/14/2023 Completed: 08/04/2023 It says "Your Form 1040X has completed processing resulting in a refund, balance due, or no tax change." There's also this message: "We processed your amended return on August 04, 2023." And it provides this note: "If you have not received a notice and you would like to speak to a customer service representative, call 800-829-0582, extension 633, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will need a copy of your amended return." I'm so confused! I filed my original return in February, then had to amend in April. It's now been several months since they say it's "completed" but I still don't know if I'm getting a refund or what the status is. Has anyone dealt with this? Do I just need to call that number? The website doesn't actually tell me if I'm getting money back or if I owe more!
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Amina Diop
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Victoria Brown
Those IRS transcripts can be super confusing! Without seeing the specific codes you're looking at, it's hard to give exact help. But generally, the most common codes you'll see are 570 (refund hold), 971 (notice issued), and 846 (refund issued). What codes are you seeing on yours?
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Laura Lopez
sorry shouldve been more specific! im seeing 570 and 971 but dont know what that means for my refund timeline 😭
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Victoria Brown
Ah gotcha - 570/971 combo usually means they're reviewing something. Could be identity verification or income verification. Check your mail for any notices!
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Brianna Muhammad
Same boat here. These transcripts might as well be written in hieroglyphics lol
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JaylinCharles
I swear the IRS makes these confusing on purpose 🤡
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Eloise Kendrick
fr fr its like they dont want us to understand whats happening with OUR money
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Lucas Schmidt
Pro tip: Take screenshots of your transcript and document everything. Sometimes codes change and its good to have a record.
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Laura Lopez
thx for the tip! gonna do that rn
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Freya Collins
Former tax preparer here. The transcript system was designed for tax professionals, not regular taxpayers, which is why it's so confusing. Each code represents a different action taken on your account. The dates and cycle numbers are also important - they can tell you when to expect updates.
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LongPeri
wait what do you mean by cycle numbers? where do i find those?
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Freya Collins
Look for a number that starts with 20XX and ends in 05 or 03 - thats your cycle code. 05 cycles update thursday nights, 03 on wednesday
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