Refund Not Processed

[mariedelarosa]

Hello!

My husband (who is here on a green card as of March, 22’) and I filed out taxes together in February this year with H&R Block. Because he didn’t have his green card yet, he had to file for an ITIN number when we filed our taxes (married jointly). But then we had his green card appointment in March, and he received his SSN. At this point, we had still heard no updates about our applications, but it hadn’t been too long yet. We called the IRS and were lucky enough to get an answer right away when trying to schedule an in-person appointment, so we could rescind the W-7 form, but the representative offered to write the letter on our behalf. That phone call was made in April, and we haven’t heard anything, nor is my refund status available on the IRS refund tracking site. My refund currently says “Not Processed” on my login for the IRS. Is this normal? I’m just worried because I keep trying to contact them, but I am not getting any lucky with being in contact with someone. 

[NCperson]

@mariedelarosa 

what is the issue date printed on your husband's social security card? 

The IRS is woefully backlogged and there are many people waiting for their taxes to be processed. I wouldn't worry about this and just be patient.  I suspect you paper filed (because of the W-7 application???) and if so, it'll probably be 6-9 months until the tax return is processed. 

But please post back the issue date on the SSN - that has ramifications to what you can do next. 

[mariedelarosa]

@NCperson 

the issue date was March 3rd, 2022 of the SSN.

okay, then being backlogged makes sense. We went in-person to file the taxes and W-7, and I haven’t been sure if that would classify as (paper or electronic), but I can always check.

thank you for your insight!

[NCperson]

@mariedelarosa - 

1) just be patient for the tax return to process - could be a bunch of month yet

2) suggest reporting his SSN to the IRS now 

3) then he will be eligible for the 3rd stimulus ($1400)

@Critter-3  - can you please read through this and explain what @mariedelarosa needs to do? it's out of my league.  Short story.  Spouse filed with ITIN but SSN was issued in March, 2022 (after tax return was filed).  That makes spouse eligible for 3rd stimulus which would not have been on the tax return as submitted. do they have to amend (I think so). How to report ITIN --> SSN to the IRS.  Thank you in advance....