What does code 420 sent to exmination on amended return mean ???

[Critter]

It means the amended return has been sent to a human for a review/examination.  All you can do is wait ... they will either process the return  OR  you will get a letter to respond to. 

[gagliardonnicola]

Thx critter !

[mrjmanza]

@gagliardonnicola has status change for you yet?

[mrjmanza]

@Critter Mine has been in this state for 12 months. Is this possible/normal?

[Critter]

No that is not normal ... are you sure you successfully efiled it ?   If yes then contact your state to see what is happening ...

If you efiled, does the state return status show up in this tool?
https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp

If it was accepted, then here's how to track the state refund:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

[juddza]

@Critter : below is an extract from my transcript.  The IRS did not process my foreign tax credit and this resulted in additional tax be assessed; interest and penalties were added, too.  I submitted a letter explaining the discrepancy in May this year.

To date, I have not been able to get an update and nothing has changed.  Any advice as to how I can proceed?

[Critter]

Only the IRS controls when and if a tax refund is Approved and Sent.

Call the IRS:  1-800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday

When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.  

So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info).  Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".   

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions."  

- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don’t enter anything.  

- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Then press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.

It should then transfer you to an agent.

Or you can contact your local IRS office.  See this IRS website for local IRS offices - http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-Your-Local-IRS-Office-1 or call 1-844-545-5640 to set up an appointment

Or you may want to contact a Taxpayer Advocate in your area.  See this IRS website for Taxpayer Advocate in your area and a toll free number - http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Local-Taxpayer-Advocate