2024 Tax Return Accepted 02/09 but $7,100 Refund Missing - Blank Transcripts & Passed Deposit Date (03/02)

Thanks for the detailed info. I did claim EITC so that makes sense. I'll try calling but I've had no luck getting through in the past. How long do these manual reviews typically take?

Manual reviews vary widely - anywhere from 2 weeks to several months. With EITC, they're extra careful because of past fraud issues. It's frustrating, but your return isn't lost.

I was in this exact spot last year. Blank transcript for 4 months even though return was 'accepted'. I finally got through to someone using Claimyr.com and found out I needed to verify identity. Refund came 3 weeks later.

What's Claimyr? Never heard of it before

It's a service that helps you get through to an actual IRS agent instead of waiting for hours on hold. They basically wait in the phone queue for you and call you when an agent is ready. Honestly saved my sanity last year.

Does this claimr thing actually work? Sounds too good to be true.

It absolutely works. Best money I ever spent to get my tax issues resolved. I was at my wits end after trying to call the IRS myself for weeks. The callback feature meant I didn't waste another day on hold.

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

It does way more than just read the transcript! It analyzes all the codes and dates, explains what each one means for YOUR specific situation, and gives you a timeline of what's happening. It even predicts when you'll get your refund based on your specific transcript data. Literally changed my life during tax season.

another tax tool promising the world...how is this any different from the 50 other irs tools out there?

I get the skepticism - I felt the same way! But this isn't like those generic calculators. It actually interprets your specific transcript data and gives personalized insights. It spotted that my return was on hold for verification when the IRS website just showed processing. EVERYONE NEEDS TO TRY THIS TOOL! I'm telling all my friends about it.

but how does it see anything if the transcripts are blank? 🤔

That's a great question! Even with "blank" transcripts, there are actually still some indicators in your account that taxr.ai can analyze. Plus, it monitors for changes and alerts you when processing begins. It also helps you understand WHY your transcript might be blank and what that means for your situation.

is this just another scam? why would i pay for something the irs should do for free?

Not a scam at all - they don't replace the IRS, they just help you get through to them. I spent hours trying to call the IRS myself and never got through. With Claimyr I had an agent on the phone within 2 hours. It was worth every penny to finally get my $6k refund unstuck.

So they just... call for you? How does that work?

Basically they navigate the IRS phone system and wait on hold for you. When they reach an agent, they connect the call to your phone. Saved me from wasting an entire day listening to hold music, and the agent I spoke with immediately found my issue and fixed it.

This sounds like something I could really use. I've been trying to get through to the IRS for weeks with no luck.

Definitely check it out! It was the only way I finally got my questions answered after weeks of frustration. Just having a real person look at my file made all the difference.

Preeeeach. System is completely broken. They can take our money instantly but when it's time to give it back suddenly everything moves at a snail's pace 🤮

No letters yet. I've been checking my mail religiously. Should I be expecting something specific?

Watch for letters about identity verification (Letter 5071C) or income verification (Letter 4464C). Sometimes they send these but don't update the online systems. If you get one, respond ASAP as it will hold up your refund.

My friend got one of those letters last year but it went to her old address. Her refund was on hold for 6 months because she never knew she needed to verify. Make sure your address is current with the IRS!

That's encouraging to hear! How long total from acceptance to transcript update?

About 6 weeks from acceptance to transcript update. Then another week for the actual deposit. Hang in there!

Good point! Just checked and my state refund was processed and paid two weeks ago. That's weird right?

Yep thats a red flag. Federal should be processed first usually. You definitely need to talk to someone at the IRS.

This 100%. I filed Feb 25th and already got my refund but my sister filed Jan 22nd and still waiting. The system rewards procrastinators lmao

I don't think thats true. early filers with simple returns get processed quickly. It's returns with certain credits that take longer regardless of when you file.

Same happened to me. They claim they sent a letter but I never got anything. By the time I figured it out and verified my identity it was July and I filed in January. Ridiculous.

I didn't know this was an option. How do I make an appointment with them?

Go to taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov and find your local office. Call them directly to make an appointment. Be aware though - many offices are backed up with appointments too, but it's still faster than waiting for the IRS to fix things on their own.

How much does that cost? Not spending money just to understand why the government is holding MY money 🙄

It's totally worth it for the peace of mind. I spent months last year stressing and trying to decipher codes on my own. This tool made everything clear in minutes. Plus it updates you when anything changes so you're not constantly checking.

I did claim EITC, but like you said it's well past the PATH Act hold period now. I can see my wage transcripts and everything matches up with my W2s. That's what's so frustrating - everything is correct but still nothing's happening.

No past due issues and no CP notices ever. My returns have always been straightforward. This happened last year too and I never found out why - the refund just randomly showed up in July with no explanation.

If it happened last year too, there might be something in your return that's triggering a review. Sometimes it's completely random selection. My advice is to find a way to speak with an agent - they can see much more detail about where your return is in the process than what's visible to you online.

This is why I used claimyr.com last year after waiting 4 months - got an agent on the phone who told me exactly what was happening with my return. Worth every penny to finally get an actual answer instead of guessing.

My income increased about 30% from last year but everything else is the same. Would that be enough to trigger a review?

Yep that could do it, especially if you're claiming refundable credits. Significant income changes sometimes flag for verification.