IT MATTERS because I want to know what I should be looking out for...... IRS is notorious for not updating in a timely fashion and so if I am checking for updates I want to know what updates I am checking for and what errors, if any, I should be noticing. The fact the some numbers change and others may or may not MATTER for a lot of reasons and since I have never been through the process of an amendment having an accurate frame of reference would help to navigate this. Even IRS tax reps I have sought guidance from are not always reachable, helpful or on the same page about the information they share with you. 3 diff reps told me 3 diff things so if it were as simple as just waiting to get a transcript and comparing notes I wouldn't be wasting my time on forums continuing to seek the same answers
