IRS Requests Call After 2023 Amended Return Unprocessed Since June 09 - Need Copy of Return When Calling Extension 623
I filed an amended return for 2023 and finally got an update on Where's My Amended Return. The IRS website (sa.www4.irs.gov) shows my amended return was received on June 09, 2024, but it still hasn't been processed. When I check the "Where's My Amended Return" section for tax year 2023, I see the message: "Take Action Please see below for additional info about your amended return. Your amended return was received on June 09, 2024. However, it has not been processed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call 800-829-0582, extension 623, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will need a copy of your amended return." This is a bit worrying since I expected it to be processed by now. It's been over a month since I submitted it. The system specifically tells me to call 800-829-0582, extension 623, between those specific hours (7am-7pm Monday-Friday), and that I'll need a copy of my amended return when I call. Has anyone else gotten this specific message or been through this process? What should I expect when I call this extension? Should I be concerned that there might be an issue with my amended return? I'm not sure if this is a standard procedure or if something's wrong with my filing.
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CaptainAwesome
The IRS website shows your amended return was logged into their system on June 9th, 2024, but has been flagged for manual review, which explains why you're seeing this specific message with extension 623. This particular extension is part of the IRS's specialized review department that handles amended returns requiring additional verification or documentation. The time-specific instructions (7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday) indicate this is a direct line to an IRS agent rather than the general help line, which should mean shorter wait times and more targeted assistance. The requirement to have your amended return copy ready suggests they may need to verify specific line items or changes you made on your amendment. This message actually represents good news - rather than letting your return sit in a general processing queue, the IRS is proactively reaching out to resolve any potential issues. By calling the specified extension, you're likely to get your amended return processed more quickly than if you waited for standard processing.
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Amara Okafor
•thank u so much! do you know how long after calling it usually takes to process?
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CaptainAwesome
•Usually 2-4 weeks after providing whatever info they need, assuming everything checks out 👍
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Yuki Tanaka
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Esmeralda Gómez
•Does this actually work? Sounds too good to be true 🤔
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Yuki Tanaka
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Klaus Schmidt
Im in the same boat! Got this message last week and finally got through today after being on hold for 2hrs. They just needed to verify my identity.
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Aisha Patel
ugh the IRS and there stupid phone trees 🤮 good luck getting through lol
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LilMama23
•fr fr its like trying to win the lottery to get someone on the phone 💀
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Dmitri Volkov
Call early morning like right when they open. Thats ur best bet to get through quick
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Gabrielle Dubois
anyone else notice they always pull this right b4 the end of the year? its like clockwork at this point smh
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Tyrone Johnson
•facts! December is when they try to clear their backlog 😤
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Miguel Herrera
I've been through this exact situation! When I called extension 623, they were actually pretty helpful. The agent explained that my amended return got flagged because I made changes to multiple tax forms (Schedule A and Schedule C), which requires additional verification. They asked me to confirm some numbers from my original return and the amended version, then told me it would take 3-4 weeks to complete processing. Sure enough, I got my refund about a month later. The key is to have both your original return and amended return in front of you when you call - they'll want to verify specific line items. Don't stress too much, this seems to be their standard process for certain types of amendments!
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