The IRS is holding on to my refund. I had to do an amended return and they received it and I spoke with them and they told me to wait 9wks but it’s been 3 1/2 months now

[Hal_Al]

Try this.

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1 

But if you've been in correspondence with the IRS, you may need to call the number on the original IRS notice