Why My Return Taking So Long?

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July 14, 2022
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Ok I e-filed an amended return and it was accepted April 9th. So I was told that it takes 16weeks to process it. So 16 weeks is the end of this month. When I check Where Is My Refund it still saying it’s being reviewed and in process. Is it guaranteed that I’ll receive my refund at the end of the month? Oddly I haven’t received my state refund yet. Usually that’s the first refund I’ll receive through the mail. So I wanted to see if anybody had this same issue and did it come in the time it say it will be processed in your account.

NCperson

Level 15

@Y2KB - the IRS is woefully backlogged. No one can guarentee that you'll receive your refund by the end of the month.. THis is from the IRS website:

How long you may have to wait: The IRS understands the importance of timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance. We have processed all error free returns received prior to January 2022 and continue to work the returns that need to be manually reviewed due to errors. We are continuing to reroute tax returns and taxpayer correspondence from locations that are behind to locations where more staff is available, and we are taking other actions to minimize any delays. Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit and the Child Tax Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues could take 90 to 120 days depending on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.

What you should do: In most instances, no further action is needed but you may check Where’s My Refund? or you can view your account. If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s My Refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. If you filed before January 2022 and Where’s My Refund? does not have any information, your return has been opened but work on it has not begun. We’re working hard to get through the carryover inventory. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

VolvoGirl

Level 15

Amended return? Did you wait to amend until your original return was done processing and you got the first refund? Why did you amend? The IRS might automatically fix the original return for you.

Are you tracking it here?

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x-/wheres-my-amended-return-1

NCperson

Level 15

@Y2KB - amendments are taking MORE THAN 16 weeks - per the IRS and there is no upper limit to their estimate.....frankly it's probably 9-12 months......

Status of Processing Form 1040-X, Amended Individual Tax Return: As of July 2, 2022, we had 2 million unprocessed Forms 1040-X. We are processing these returns in the order received and are working hard to get through the inventory. The current timeframe can be more than 20 weeks instead of up to 16. Please don't file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your amended return. Taxpayers should continue to check Where's My Amended Return? for the most up to date processing status available.

Y2KBAuthor

Level 2

20 weeks is ridiculous for a simple as tax return. I’m head of the household, 1 dependent, I work period. IRS need to tighten up. If I knew about the time frame it takes for an amended return, I wouldn’t have did it until after I received my initial refund.