Amended return does not show as received 7 weeks after delivery to IRS

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May 4, 2026
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The IRS does not show my amended return (changing filing status from MFS to MFJ) as having been received, and it was delivered to the IRS 7 weeks ago. I also haven't received any correspondence from them. What should I do?

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Mike9241

Level 15

if you mailed it, there is no confirmation of receipt. It sits in a mailbag until an agent gets to it, which can take 6 to 12 weeks

Mike9241

kjg708Author

Level 2

Thanks for the reply. When I check through the IRS "Where's My Amended Return" system, it says "It takes up to 3 weeks for an amended return to show on your account."

TKB51

Level 2

We did our amended return 5 weeks ago and it still shows nothing. I tried calling the IRS. What a joke! The recording says wait time is 15 -30 minutes. So, 1 hour and 20 minutes later, someone finally answers. When I ask her about my return, she says she has to transfer me to the amended return dept. WTF!!! Then, she immediately transfers me before I can say a word and THAT recording says it will be 1 hour to 1 and half hour wait. So, going by the 15-30 minute wait that turned into 80 minutes before, I figured maybe 2-3 hour wait on this one. I hung up. Good luck with your problem.You will need it.