FTB Refund Status Check: Unresolved Claim, Need Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been waiting on my refund for MONTHS now. It's ridiculous how slow they are. Have you tried calling them? I heard that sometimes helps speed things up.

I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/XbqD8mexcoQ

Here's what I've learned from dealing with FTB refunds for years: 1. Be patient. Unfortunately, delays are common, especially during tax season. 2. Double-check your filing for errors. Even small mistakes can cause major delays. 3. Use the 'Where's My Refund?' tool on the FTB website regularly. 4. If it's been more than 8 weeks, definitely try to contact them directly. 5. Keep all your documentation handy in case they request additional info. 6. Consider e-filing next time if you didn't this year. It's usually faster. 7. If all else fails, contact your local taxpayer advocate office for help. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP. We're all in the same boat with these bureaucratic nightmares. 💪

lol welcome to the club 🤡 FTB is a joke. I've been waiting 6 months for my refund. At this point, I'm convinced they're just using our money as an interest-free loan. 🙄

Have you checked if there were any errors on your return? Sometimes small mistakes can cause big delays. Might be worth reviewing everything again.

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should cut FTB some slack? They're probably understaffed and overworked, especially after the pandemic. Just a thought. 🤷‍♂️

Has anyone tried contacting their state representative about this? I've heard sometimes they can help push things along.