2023 Amended Tax Return Completed 11/15 - No Refund After 30+ Days Despite "Processed" Status

The IRS tracking tool shows your amended return has completed all three major processing stages: receipt on August 26, 2024, adjustment on October 25, 2024, and final completion on November 15, 2024. While the IRS has fully processed your amendment, there's a concerning delay since you haven't received your refund after more than a month post-completion. Typically, refunds are issued within 2-3 weeks after the completion date. The system is explicitly directing you to contact them at this point - the fact that the completion message includes the customer service number (800-829-0582, ext 633) suggests this delay is outside their normal timeframe. During your call, you'll need to have your amended return copy available. Their customer service hours are 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday, and given the extended delay beyond the standard processing window, calling them would be the appropriate next step rather than continuing to wait. The presence of multiple completion dates in your timeline indicates your amendment went through proper sequential processing, so this appears to be a post-processing delay rather than an issue with the amendment itself.

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lol welcome to the club been waiting since july 2023 🤡

Sometimes it can take up to 16 weeks after completion date for the money to hit ur account. Its ridiculous but thats how they do it

Did u check your transcript? Sometimes there's additional info there that the WMR tool doesnt show

idk why everyone's saying to wait. Call them!! The squeaky wheel gets the grease 💅

I'm dealing with a similar situation! My amended return shows "completed" from October but still no refund. What I've learned is that there can be additional processing delays even after the completion status. A few things to try: 1) Check your bank account info on file - sometimes refunds get delayed if there's an issue with direct deposit details, 2) Look for any IRS notices in the mail - they might have sent something explaining the delay, 3) When you do call that number, try calling right at 7am EST for shorter wait times. Also worth noting that amended returns can take longer during tax season due to increased volume. Don't give up - you're entitled to that refund!

I've been through this exact same situation! When my amended return showed "completed" but no refund came, I found out there's often a separate review process that happens after completion, especially for larger refund amounts. The IRS doesn't always update their tracking system to show this additional step. In my case, it took an extra 6 weeks after the "completed" date. Since you mentioned needing the money for medical bills, definitely call that number - but here's a trick: call exactly at 7:00 AM EST when they open. The wait times are dramatically shorter. Also, when you get through, ask specifically about "post-completion processing delays" - this shows you understand their system and often gets you more detailed information. One more thing - make sure to check if they have the correct mailing address on file. Sometimes refunds get delayed because they're trying to mail a check to an old address. Hope this helps and you get your refund soon! 🤞