Should I amend my 2022 return that wasn’t approved or processed by the irs before filing for 2023?

No reason to wait assuming any change in 2022 doesn’t affect your 2023 return. Amended returns take many months to process. 

No.   You do not amend a tax return that has never been processed.

First you need to know what happened with it.  Did the IRS accept the 2022 return?

 What does it say in your account?  Does it show that the return was accepted?   Or does it say something else---like "rejected," "printed," or "ready to mail?” 

If it says anything other than "accepted" then it was not filed and you need to print it, sign and date it in ink, and mail it now.  E-filing is closed for 2022 but the return can still be filed by mail.

If the IRS accepted it then you need to find out what happened.  The IRS should have information on the IRS refund site.  Or you can call the IRS to ask about it.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2023 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

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Listen to each menu before making the selection.

First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".

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

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.