Need help re-submitting tax return Form 9143 after 30+ days - signature issue

Your situation is pretty common with Form 9143 notices, especially for foreign student returns. When the IRS questions a signature, they put everything on hold until they get a properly signed form. After you resubmit with a valid signature as requested, the normal processing time is 6-8 weeks from the date they receive your corrected return. So if you sent it back in April, you're still within the normal waiting period. The IRS doesn't typically send a confirmation when they accept your resubmission - you'll just eventually receive your refund if everything is in order. For future reference, always use blue or black ink (no gel pens, no markers) when signing tax documents, as some gel pens can look suspicious when scanned by IRS systems.

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Just wanted to update that I tried taxr.ai after seeing the recommendation here! It completely cleared up my confusion about the Form 9143. The site explained that gel pens often create signatures that look printed because they don't have the expected ink absorption patterns the IRS scanning equipment is calibrated for. I followed the advice about resubmitting with a standard ballpoint pen on clean forms, and my return was processed within 4 weeks. Already got my refund! Would have been stuck in limbo without understanding what the actual issue was.

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I need to apologize for being so skeptical about Claimyr in my earlier comment. After sitting on hold with the IRS for 2+ hours and getting disconnected AGAIN yesterday, I was desperate and decided to try it. I used the service this morning, and I kid you not, I was talking to an actual IRS agent within 25 minutes. The agent confirmed my Form 9143 resubmission was received but was flagged for additional verification since it was my second submission. They were able to verify my identity over the phone and release the hold. They said my refund should be processed within 2-3 weeks. Worth every penny for the time saved and stress relief!

One thing to check - did you send your resubmission to the correct address? Form 9143 sometimes includes a special address that's different from where you sent your original return. If you sent it to the wrong department, that could explain the delay.

Has anyone tried faxing their resubmission instead of mailing it? I've heard that can sometimes be faster for Form 9143 responses.

I went through almost the exact same situation last year! Filed my 1040NR-EZ in March, got the dreaded Form 9143 about signature issues in early April, and then waited what felt like forever after resubmitting. Here's what I learned: The 6-8 week timeframe that others mentioned is pretty accurate, but it can stretch longer during busy periods. Since you resubmitted in mid-April and it's been about a month, you're still within normal processing time. One thing that helped me was keeping detailed records - sounds like you already did this with the certified mail, which is perfect. When I finally called the IRS (took forever to get through), having the exact dates and tracking info made the conversation much smoother. If you don't hear anything by the 8-week mark, definitely try calling. In the meantime, you can also check the "Where's My Refund" tool on IRS.gov, though it doesn't always update promptly for resubmissions. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money, but hang in there! The good news is that once they process your corrected return, the refund usually comes pretty quickly after that.

I'm going through something very similar right now! Got my Form 9143 about 3 weeks ago for a signature issue on my 1040NR-EZ (also a foreign student). I resubmitted immediately with a regular ballpoint pen instead of the fancy pen I originally used. Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful - I had no idea that gel pens could cause signature verification problems! I was so confused when I got the notice because I definitely signed it myself. One question for those who have been through this: should I be worried that I haven't received any acknowledgment that they received my resubmission? I sent it to the address specified on the Form 9143, but unlike some of you, I didn't think to send it certified mail. Now I'm second-guessing whether it even made it to the right place. Also, has anyone had luck with calling the IRS just to confirm they received the resubmission? I don't want to tie up their phone lines unnecessarily, but the uncertainty is killing me. My summer plans definitely depend on getting that refund!