Filed mine and was signed for Feb 8th 2010. Still no information on the website so called them. They asked a bunch of questions to verify and told me they didn't see it posted but that they have until April 5 to get it processed. Sent ours to California Center.

We bought our house on Oct. 2nd. We waited and sent in our stuff Jan. 26th. Every time we go to the "Where is my refund" it says we are not putting in the right information (not true). Today my husband called to find out if they even have it. The guy said that it was being processed. Who knows how long that will take? He said he was unable to provide us with any kind of ETA. He added they have 6-8 weeks. I hope we get it this week like the other people who sent it in around the same time. I guess we have to keep on praying it gets here soon.

I mailed my 2009 taxes along with just the HUD-1 settlement statement on 1/26/10. I checked today (3/10/10) and the refund update on irs.gov says that it's scheduled to be deposited this week, Friday 3/12/10. Good luck everyone and remain faithful!

I just talked to a lady at the IRS. I am filing my taxes this week and my CPA wanted to know if I wanted to file my taxes with out the first time home buyer incentive to get my tax return and then ammend them. Well this lady told me that if I file it all in one shot it should take 6-8 weeks to see my refund. She also said if I file and then ammend that it could be 12-18 weeks until I see the $8K.

So basically do not file and then ammend.

Finally got my check. It only took 8 months....WOW

Bought our first home from relative. Closed on our home and didn't find out we didn't qualify until afterwards. Frustration is just one of the words i've used. There is a petition so if any of you want to say your peace please do.

Good Luck! Hope you all get your refunds soon.
My husband is a tax prepared and has said it can take a LONG time to receive this refund. Hang in there, could be worse.....

I just closed on February 26th 2010. I filed my 2009 taxes and received the tax refund before closing. Now I want to amend my 2009 taxes to receive the tax credit.

I am a bit worried about how long it may take to get the refund. I need the money for home improvements, not the mortgage payments.

Has anyone closed in 2010 and amended a 2009 tax return?

Thanks!

I sent my amended return in the 2nd week of November...2 friends of mine sent theirs in just 3 days before me and got their checks December 19th. I really don't understand...

I suppose I'm just using this forum to vent. My story is just like everyone else's:

I bought my first home in August of 2009. My husband and I filed our amended return in October of 2009.

I have not been contacted by the IRS a single time. I began contacting the IRS myself about two months ago, about once every other week. Each time, I've been given a slightly different story:
"Oh, you'll hear something soon",
"Don't worry, you'll get it in the mail in a few weeks",
"Uh oh. Looks like it's in review",
"Don't worry, EVERYBODY is going into 'review'",
"We have been getting a lot of these calls lately",
"Wow. I'm surprised nobody has called you yet".

If I ask what I can do to speed the process up, they tell me, "Nothing. You need to wait thirty more days for someone to call you.". So I wait. And wait. And wait.

One thing has remained the same, however: Everytime I have called, I have been told that I will hear SOMETHING from SOMEBODY within thirty days, but I NEVER EVER DO.

I am beyond frustrated.

I closed on my home 12/31/2009 and filed my 09 taxes in January and then filed my amended 09 taxes at the end of January and mailed them off 1/28/10 certified, they received it on 2/3/10. As of 3/9/10 the IRS stated that they started processing all "first time home buyers on 2/15/10" and i need to wait 12 weeks from 2/15/10 to receive my check. If not recieve within 12 weeks from 2/15/10 to call back.

I Bought my home back in 10/22/2009. I was sooo happy i mean who can say they bought a house when they were 20 years of age.( If i knew then what i know now i would have never done soo.) I borrowed 7000 dollars to put with the rest of my money to buy the house. The payments with taxes were well within my means. I waited till 12/02/2009 to file my amendment. I then called on 1/26/2010 the gentlemen i spoke to said they have no record of my amendment and said i should mail it to them again asap. I did not take his advice. Instead i called back and spoke to another young person, a lady this time, and she said we have your return it will take about 12-16 weeks to receive you return. Plz call back 3/2/2010. I had some family issues and did not get back with them till today.(3/09/2010) It irks me to think that a government operation so highly recognized as the I.R.S would do this but i was told that my return was rejected. Yes you read it right it was rejected. I will be receiving a letter from them in 2-4 weeks regarding this.... I would like a e-mail from anyone else who ran into the same problem dpsc101@mindless.com
Thank you

We put our tax forms in the mail on February 3rd. I sent them priority mail and included our HUD 1 statement with all necessary forms. However, I fogot to include our W-2s (DUH!) Anyway, I was very worried that forgetting the W-2s would cause a delay but we called yesterday and the lady told us that everyhting had been processed and will be direct depoited this Friday, March 12th. So a little over 5 weeks from the time we mailed to deposit! What a relief!

The IRS (California center) received our return by certified mail on January 31st. On the 26th of February, it stated that they were processing our return and that our refund should arrived by March 30th.

Last Friday (March 5th), we were quite surprised to find that our refund (including the credit) had been deposited into our bank account.

Needless to say, we're very happy that we decided to forgo amending.

Good luck to all of you who are still waiting!

We sent our taxes tot he IRS by mail on Feb. 4th, I kept checking the where's my refund at www.irs.gov and finally Feb. 28th it told me that I should receive my refund by March 30th if no errors were found. So it took approximately 3 1/2 weeks to get into their system. I called them today to see if the home buyer credit was done and she said to allow additional 4 weeks on top of the date March 30th. So that would be around April 22nd. Guess well see.

I sent out my amended 2008 return(Form 1040x, Rev. Jan 2010) with form 5405 (Rev. Dec. 2009) and HUD1 settlement on Feb 8th 2010. Reading so many horror stories on this site with so many people still waiting for their tax credit, I called IRS today (March 8, 2010) (1-800-829-0582, ext. 362), just to make sure they received my documentation.
The lady asked for some information, such as name, filing status, name of the employer, address, date of birth, etc. and told me that the refund of amount $8000 plus interest is scheduled to be mailed THIS FRIDAY!
That's only five full weeks from me sending the amended return to them sending the check. I am amazed! Am I the only lucky one?

Hope everyone gets their share of refund soon.

Things looking up...I've posted a few times here. (STILL NOT LAUGHING)
Bravo to those of you who filed this year and are getting faster results...
For the rest of us...I filed in October, though I never recvd a letter from IRS,
I sent supporting docs in December. Though IRS had these docs since Jan 5, they
did not assign or review them until Feb 16th. After multiple calls and an a tax advocate(Fresno CA, I received a letter Feb 25th (my first letter ever) stating the credit is allowed
and check should arrive in 6-8 weeks. My estimated wait time would be just over 6 months if this letter rings true. IF it's been over the 16 weeks, contact a tax advocate, if they don't respond in 3 days, contact another. Also in all my frustration, I was never rude to the some times rude IRS reps, what would have been the point. When you do call, get names and ID#'S, these may be helpful to an advocate once they jump on board to nail down a release date for your refund. GOOD LUCK!

I did an amendment on my 09 taxes mailed feb 1st 2010 with all supporting docs and called the irs on friday march 5th and they said check was put in mail that day little less than 6 weeks side note i put in hud form copy of deed and a copy of a utility bill

i guess they started processing them mid february because i called yesterday and they told me that they sent my amendment back on the 1st of march because something was either missing or wrong and i should see it in the mail in two weeks. so who knows when i'll get mine..just keep hope alive people.

The IRS sends out a letter informing one they are getting their checks in 6-8 weeks, DUH!

What's the cause of the delay? Should be only a week at most, it's only a computer transaction.

Kinda STUPID!

We closed the last week of July 2009, sent in our forms Aug 1 (this was before you had to send HUD forms and proof. etc). Before we sent in our forms we specifically called the IRS to see if we needed to send any proof. They said "nope, just the form".

We called at 16 weeks, they said it was moving along.

We called a month later and they said it had been sent to exams. They transfered me to exams who said that our paperwork had NOT been sent to exams. After spending a couple of hours going back and forth between the two departments, I hung up and gave up for a month.

I called back the next month and they said we had been mailed a form in October telling us it had been sent to exams . . I said we had never received a letter and they transfered me to exams, who said they had never sent us a letter. I asked for a tax advocate. They asked if I was having trouble paying bills. Since I wasn't they said I did not qualify for a tax advocate.

Called back a month later (Feb) - it was "moving along" - that was all they could tell me. I asked for a manager and explained the previous two months conversations and how no one seemed to know whether I had been sent to exams or not. The manager was very nice and said someone would contact me via phone within 30 days (is that the tax advocate?).

I haven't heard from them yet but they still have a week. Fingers crossed, Good luck to all!

I sent in my info Aug 10th 2009 and received a letter asking for more info Nov 14th. Received another letter on Jan 14th 2010 saying I'll hear something by Feb 27th. But on Feb 2nd I called and got a Tax Advocate. She asked for the same documents and said she would contact me by March 5th. She called me March 2nd saying that I should be approved. Well yesterday I received a call form the examination dept saying that I would not be getting the $8000 because my papers were papers of a lease agreement. I called my tax advocate and she was pissed that the lady told me that so she did some research and said that she will fight for my money and not to worry. Well late last night I received another phone call form the IRS lady that call me yesterday morning telling me she was very sorry she made a mistake and that I should get my money in 6-8 weeks. Please everybody that still waiting call call call and if you get denied tell them to have not 1 but 2 managers look at your documents because they do not all know the rules of the credit. I was almost denied because the lady didn't know all the rules of the credit. Get a tax advocate if you can.

I called the number listed earlier on this page ( 1-800-829-0582 EXT 462 ). I closed on my house November 30th and filled my taxes at the start of February. I called because I wanted to make sure I hadn't missed anything that might have been holding up my taxes. I was told that it takes up to 8 weeks to process a normal return ( filled by paper ) and they had not yet received mine so it sounds like I have another 4 weeks to go or so.

She then told me that it takes up to 16 weeks for the first time home buyers credit to come back to me.

For people that want to stop reading the rest of this post is just a rant. The apathy of government personnel is just astounding to me. There is no way the system would be so inefficient in the private sector. These people literally do not care and have no desire to help; they just want to get through there day without being bothered. It's a joke to them and it's just accepted that they can have a terrible work ethic and not care because they work for the government.

I bought my house and am not in danger of missing any mortgage payments like some others have posted. However there was a lot of expenses involved with moving and am currently maintaining a 4k credit card bill. I was expecting to be able to use my tax credit to pay off that bill. The credit card isn't going up anymore but I doubt the interest they pay me for the 8K will cover the interest my credit card is gathering while I'm working to pay it down.

I closed on a new home Nov 24, 2009. I chose to wait and claim the credit on my 2009 taxes which I mailed off on Feb 4, 2010. Today has been a month later and the IRS doesn't have or may have but not yet processed by tax return. I will give it another month before I start calling. I just want to make sure they received it.

I have followed this website throughout our process. I thought I would post our story to maybe send some hope out to others.
Closed on house August 15, 2009
Sent in amended tax return for 2008 on August 21, 2009
During this time I would call and check in every 2 weeks. At one point I was told we were denied. No really, then called back and talked to another person and was told the lady who had told us this was wrong. Crazy.
Dec 18th, 2009 receive letter from IRS we are in exams and they need additional documents. We sent in copy of HUD, Car registration, Bank Statements, Cerificate to Occupy (new construction).
Dec 21, 2009 IRS receives info requsted.
Jan 23, 2010 our file is still waiting to be assigned to an examiner
February 23, 2010 spoke to the most helpful gentleman who said by law the IRS has 60 days from the time they recieve the additonal documentation to respond.
March 2, 2010 we are approved for the credit. We are told it will take 6-8 weeks to process the direct deposit. So after 29 weeks we have an answer, now just waiting to see the credit. Hope this helps someone who has waited as long as we have to just hear some good news. Good luck to you all!

I have purchased a old used mobile home from someone I know and I only paid under $4000 for it. Would I still qualify for the first time home buyer tax credit?

We sent our return through certified mail and it arrived at the IRS on January 31st.
I checked our status on Monday and it said that our return was being processed and that our refund would get to us by March 30th. My husband checked our bank account today and it shows that our refund (including the tax credit) will be deposited this Friday.

Thank God, we didn't amend! :)

Good luck to everyone else here!

Does the IRS pay out your regular tax refund and hold the homebuyer's tax credit until it is approved or do they hold the entire amount for months?

After reading everyones horror stories, I decided to post mine. I closed on
my home Oct 19, 09. I amended my 08 return shortly after and sent the HUD along with it. It's been about 19 weeks and I've been told various things. Keep waiting mostly, but I called on Feb 10, and they said it had been sent to review and it would probably be another four to eight weeks. Today I decided to call the taxpayer advocate service. After being on hold with one of very few pleasant people Ive been in contact with, she told me it had been approved yesterday and I would see my check within three weeks. I found this fairly strange being that it was only sent for review a couple weeks ago but I'm happy and I really hope I get the check like they say I will.

I bought my house in July 09. Mailed out my taxes on Jan 21st. The IRS "where's my refund" page states that they have received my taxes and I should receive my refund by April 6th. I had to paper file b/c of the credit, but I chose direct deposit.

I bought my house in July 09. Mailed out my taxes on Jan 21st. The IRS "where's my refund" page states that they have received my taxes and I should receive my refund by April 6th. I had to paper file b/c of the credit, but I chose direct deposit.

I bought my house in April of 09 but didnt amend, I waited. I mailed everything out Jan 26, it got to the IRS the 27th. I called that number 4 weeks later and it didnt show in the system. The guy I talked to sounded shocked but after reading the comments on here looks like most peoples didnt show up in the system til after 4 weeks too. I checked the 'wheres my refund a cpl days later and said its processing, should receive before March 30th if no errors. We will see....

mailed forms with 2009 taxes jan 28 2009
included hud settlement statement
funds direct deposited in account today 3/03/09
6 weeks so excited
maybe things are getting better at the irs
hope all these porblems get resolved asap
people need their money

Here is my timeline.
Irs received my amended return the end of May.
Did not call till the end of July told it was processing.
Sent to exams in August.
Told I was sent a letter but I never received.(IMAGINE THAT)
I finally received a letter in November requesting more info.
Faxed requested info the end of November.
Received letter in the mail saying they received my info.
Feb. 8th received letter in the mail saying they had allowed my credit and to allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing. I am hoping and praying it does not take that long.

I have spent hours of my life on the phone dealing with this and never once when I talked to anybody did they give me any useful info. I contacted my congressman and he called on my behalf and then contacted me and told me what the irs told me every time I called. You just have to wait it is processing. If you are unlucky enough to go into exams you can just sit back and relax because it is going to be a long wait. If you are not sent to exams then the process seems to work but if you are god help you. I will post and let you know if and when I actually receive my check. If I am figuring correctly I am on week 38 as of todaY.RECEIVED CHECK ON MONDAY MARCH 1ST.

You know I really dislike when people get on here and brag how they "don't need the money" and how they feel "sorry for people who are waiting on it with such need". I mean really..you people are here for the same reasons as we all are.........NEEDING THE MONEY. I did buy a house...and the 8000 was a GREAT incentive. I don't care who you are, unless you have money to burn everyone is feeling the pinch right after Christmas.....

WELL MY TAX ADVOCATE JUST CALLED AND SAID THAT SHE IS GONNA OK MY FTHBC SO NOW IT HAS TO BE SENT BACK TO EXAMS TO BE REVIEWED . SHE SAID I SHOULD HEAR SOMETHING BY APRIL 1ST LETTING ME KNOW WHEN I'LL RECEIVE MY CHECK. NOW I JUST HOPE THE EXAM PEOPLE DO THEIR PART AND FAST I REALLY NEED TO DO SOME REPAIRS SOON BEFORE THIS ROOF CAVES IN

I filed my return electronically, then sent in an amended return for the tax credit. I sent in the amended return around the end of the second week in February. I decided to call just to see if it was received. I was told that I had to wait at least 6-8 weeks before anything was posted under my name, and I would have to wait 12-16 weeks before I received the FTHBC. Hopefully this is correct and the entire process only takes 12-16 weeks. I will come back and let you know what I am told when I check at the end of this month. I am in Pittsburgh, PA.

I mailed my 2009 return with form 5045 at the beginning of Feb. How long do you think it will take to get my money back?

I mailed my return on 2/1/10 with certified receipt saying they received it on 2/8/10. Still nothing on Where's my Refund!! I called the IRS at 800-829-0582 and was told it's not even in the computer system yet....ugh! I can't believe that after 4 weeks there's no one who can put this into their computer system!?! Anyone else file around this time get their money yet?

I mailed my forms at the end of January with all supporting documents for the FTHBC. I checked the Where is my refund on the IRS website about a week and 1/2 ago. The website said it is being processed and I should receive it by March 30th if they do not come across any mistakes. Checked it agian today and now they are saying I should receive by April 6th. Who knows what is going on. I just want the money.