IRS Amended Return Filed in March - No Updates for Months. Help?

I found a way to solve delayed amended tax return processing, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIuXbTNhWW4

I'm telling y'all, the key is to befriend your local IRS office staff. Bring them cookies, learn their kids' names. Then BAM! Instant tax return processing. (This is a joke, please don't actually do this) 🍪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Have you guys seen the memes about IRS wait times? This one killed me 🤣 [link to meme]

Has anyone tried faxing their inquiries to the IRS? I heard it might be faster than calling or mailing.

Hey OP, just wondering - did you make any major changes on your amended return? Sometimes that can affect processing time.

Pro tip: If you really need to talk to someone at the IRS, call right when they open in the morning. You might have to wait on hold for a while, but it's your best shot at getting through. Good luck!

Serious question: has anyone had luck getting help through social media? I've seen some people tweeting at the IRS for help.

Thanks for the responses, guys. Yeah, I've checked the online tool but it just says it's been received. No other info. I guess I'll try to forget about it, but it's hard when you're counting on that money, you know?

Unpopular opinion: maybe if we all just did our taxes right the first time, we wouldn't need to file so many amended returns 🤷‍♂️

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting since February for mine. It's like they've thrown our returns into a black hole or something. Have you tried checking the "Where's My Amended Return" tool on the IRS website? It's not super helpful, but at least it might give you some basic info.

Listen up, folks. Former IRS employee here. The backlog is real, and amended returns are at the bottom of the priority list. My advice? Unless you're facing financial hardship, just sit tight. Calling won't speed things up. If you absolutely need to know what's going on, here's what you can do: 1. Use the "Where's My Amended Return" tool every few weeks. 2. If it's been more than 16 weeks, then try calling. 3. Be prepared with all your info when you call - tax year, social security number, exact amount on the return, etc. 4. Be polite to the rep - they're dealing with angry people all day. 5. If all else fails, contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can help in certain situations. Remember, patience is key. The system is overwhelmed, but they'll get to your return eventually.

Anyone else feel like they're stuck in an endless game of telephone with the IRS? "Your call is important to us" my ass 🙄

Hate to break it to ya, but you're probably in for a long wait. I filed an amended return last year and it took almost 9 months to get processed. The IRS is seriously backed up. My advice? Forget about it for now and be pleasantly surprised when it finally comes through.

guys i just got my amended return processed after 14 months. there is hope! stay strong! 💪

OK HEAR ME OUT: what if we all agreed to just... not file taxes next year? They can't audit all of us, right? 👀

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