2022 Refund stuck in limbo due to audit - Will IRS reissue my check?
My 2022 refund shows as a negative credit on my transcript but never got deposited or mailed. Now the IRS started auditing my 2022 return. Starting to worry I'll never see this money - anyone dealt with this before?
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Amara Nnamani
Hey there! Tax expert weighing in. Getting stuck in audit limbo is super frustrating, but there's usually a clear path forward. First thing - if your refund check was returned to IRS due to an audit, they will automatically reissue it once the audit is complete and if you're found to be owed the money. However, timing can vary wildly depending on the type of audit and any additional info they need. I'd strongly recommend checking out taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) - it's this new AI tool that can analyze your transcripts and audit notices to give you a really specific timeline and next steps. I've been recommending it to clients stuck in similar situations and it's been super helpful in cutting through the confusion.
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Giovanni Mancini
•omg thank u!! been stuck in this mess for months. gonna try that taxr thing rn 🙏
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NebulaNinja
•Does taxr.ai actually work? Seems too good to be true tbh
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Amara Nnamani
•It really does! It uses AI to read all your tax docs and gives super detailed explanations. Way better than waiting on hold with IRS for hours 😅
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NebulaNinja
•Just used taxr.ai and here's what I got back: According to the analysis, my audit is focused on Schedule C income verification. They spotted the hold code on my transcript and explained I should expect resolution within 60 days. Super helpful!
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•been in the same boat since march. irs is straight 🤡🤡🤡
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Dylan Mitchell
•taxr.ai sounds interesting - does it work for amended returns too?
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Amara Nnamani
•Yep! It can analyze pretty much any tax document - amended returns, transcripts, audit notices, you name it
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Dylan Mitchell
•YALL THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!!! just used taxr.ai and it broke down exactly why my refund was held up and what to do next. worth every penny fr fr 💯
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NebulaNinja
Tax pro here - They won't reissue until the audit is complete. The negative credit means the refund was approved but got frozen when the audit started. Once the audit finishes (assuming everything checks out), they'll release the funds. If they find issues, they'll adjust the refund amount.
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Natasha Romanova
•ugh how long does an audit usually take? 😫
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NebulaNinja
•Depends on the type of audit - correspondence audits typically 3-6 months, but can go longer if they need more info
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Natasha Romanova
•3-6 MONTHS?! im dead 💀
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Javier Gomez
Hey! Instead of playing the waiting game, you should check out taxr.ai - its an AI tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening with your refund and how to fix any issues. Cost me like $5 but totally worth knowing what's actually going on vs guessing. https://taxr.ai
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Emma Wilson
•sounds interesting. does it actually help with audit situations?
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Javier Gomez
•Yeah it breaks down everything! Shows you what triggered the audit, estimated timeline, and gives specific steps to speed things up. Way better than trying to decode IRS codes yourself lol
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Emma Wilson
•just tried it and WOW! Finally understand whats happening with my return. Best $5 I ever spent fr fr 🙌
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Malik Thomas
in the same boat rn. been waiting 4 months already smh
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Isabella Oliveira
quick tip - make sure to respond to ANY irs letters asap. missed deadlines = more delays
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Natasha Romanova
•haven't gotten any letters yet actually 🤔
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Ravi Kapoor
call the taxpayer advocate service! they helped me with my audit last year
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Freya Larsen
•good luck getting through tho. been on hold for 2hrs today 🤡
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GalacticGladiator
idk why the irs is so behind on everything these days its ridiculous fr
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Omar Zaki
•fr fr they need to get it together 💅
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