I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation! Filed on 3/20, got accepted immediately, and now it's been over 8 weeks with that same "no record of processed return" letter showing up on my wage and income transcript. Like you, 2024 isn't even showing as an option for my account transcript yet. After reading through all these responses, I'm realizing this is way more common than I thought. It sounds like the letter itself isn't necessarily bad news - it just means our returns are stuck somewhere in the processing pipeline. The fact that we both got acceptance confirmations is reassuring since that means the IRS definitely has our returns. I think I'm going to follow the advice here and start by calling my tax preparer (TurboTax) to make sure there wasn't a transmission error, then try the early morning IRS calling strategy. If that doesn't work, those callback services that multiple people mentioned sound like they might be worth trying. The waiting is absolutely maddening, but it's helpful to know we're not alone in this! Hopefully we both get some answers soon and can put this stress behind us.

I'm seeing a lot of great advice here, but wanted to add one more perspective since I went through this exact same nightmare last year. That "no record of processed return" letter is definitely scary when you first see it, but it's actually just the IRS way of saying your return is stuck somewhere in their system. Here's what I learned after dealing with this for 10+ weeks: The IRS has multiple processing centers and sometimes returns get stuck between systems or flagged for review without anyone telling you. In my case, it turned out my return was sitting in what they called the "error resolution" department because of a minor discrepancy with my estimated tax payments. Since you're already at 7 weeks and filed through H&R Block, I'd definitely start there first. They can check their transmission logs to make sure your return actually made it through their system properly. If that's all good, then you need to get a human at the IRS who can actually look at your account. The early morning calling strategy (7 AM sharp) worked for me, but it took about 5 tries over different days. The key is being persistent. Once I finally got through to an agent, they could see exactly what was happening and released my return within a few days. Don't let this drag on much longer though - 7+ weeks is definitely beyond normal processing times and you deserve answers about what's causing the delay!

Hey, anyone know if I need to report cryptocurrency transactions on Sprintax too? My Robinhood 1099 has some Bitcoin trades along with my stocks, and I'm not sure if the process is the same.

I went through this exact same situation last year as an international student! The key thing that helped me was understanding that Sprintax wants you to enter the summary totals from your Robinhood 1099-B, not individual transactions. Here's what worked for me: Look at your Consolidated 1099 and find the 1099-B section. At the bottom of each category (short-term covered, long-term covered, etc.), there are summary lines showing total proceeds and total cost basis. Use those numbers when Sprintax asks for your capital gains information. One thing to watch out for - if you see any transactions with adjustment codes (like "W" for wash sales), make sure those adjustments are reflected in your summary totals. Robinhood should have already included these in their summary calculations, but double-check the math. Also, as an international student, remember to check if your tax treaty covers capital gains. Most don't, which means you'll pay the standard rates on any profits. But it's worth confirming based on your specific country's treaty with the US. The process is definitely confusing the first time, but once you understand that it's all about those summary totals rather than individual trades, it becomes much more manageable!

I've been through this exact same situation multiple times! The re-verification requirement is unfortunately pretty common and can be triggered by several factors that others have mentioned here - browser issues, account inactivity, security flags, or accessing different services that require higher verification levels. Before going through the full verification process again, I'd definitely recommend trying some of the simpler troubleshooting steps first: 1. Clear your browser cookies and cache specifically for irs.gov and id.me 2. Try logging in using incognito/private browsing mode 3. Disable any VPN or ad-blocking extensions temporarily 4. Try a completely different browser I've found that about 70% of the time, it's actually just a browser/cookie issue that looks like a security problem. The ID.me system is notoriously finicky about these things. If the simple fixes don't work, you might want to check out the IRS direct account creation option instead of going through ID.me - it's a newer alternative that some people have had better luck with. And if you do end up having to re-verify, the good news is that it's usually much faster the second time around if you're using the same phone number and email. You typically won't need to do the full document upload and video call again, just the multi-factor authentication. Hope you can get it sorted without too much hassle! The whole system is frustrating but these workarounds usually do the trick.

I've been lurking on this thread because I'm dealing with the exact same frustrating situation! Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear this is way more common than it should be. Based on all the helpful advice shared here, it seems like the key is to try the simple browser fixes first before panicking about full re-verification: **Quick fixes to try:** - Clear cookies/cache for irs.gov and id.me specifically - Use incognito/private browsing mode - Disable VPN and any ad blockers temporarily - Try a different browser entirely **If those don't work:** - Check if you haven't logged in for 90+ days (triggers automatic "inactive" flag) - Look into the IRS direct account creation option as an alternative to ID.me - Call the IRS to check for security flags on your account What really struck me from this discussion is how often these technical glitches masquerade as major security issues. The system makes you think you need full re-verification when it's actually just a cookie problem! Thanks to everyone who shared their solutions - this thread is going to save so many people hours of unnecessary hassle. I'm going to try the incognito mode approach first and will report back if it works!

Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been super educational. I had no idea about the direct donation requirement or the itemization issue. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like I can't deduct the 1-800-GOT-JUNK pickup, but I'm definitely going to look into those charity pickup services for future donations. The "donation bunching" strategy that Max mentioned is really interesting too - maybe I should plan my donations more strategically. One follow-up question: if I have items that are too worn for charity donation but still have some value, is there any tax benefit at all? Or is it just a loss either way? I'm thinking about some older electronics and appliances that work fine but have cosmetic issues.

Great question! Unfortunately, you cannot claim a tax deduction for items picked up by 1-800-GOT-JUNK, even if they eventually donate them to charity. The IRS requires that you donate directly to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization to claim any deduction - you can't use a middleman service. Here's what you need to know for future donations: - Donate directly to qualified charities like Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Habitat ReStore - Get proper documentation from the charity (written acknowledgment for donations over $250) - Items must be in "good used condition or better" - You can only deduct if you itemize deductions on Schedule A Since your furniture was in good condition, you might want to consider charity pickup services next time. Many legitimate charities offer free pickup and provide proper tax documentation. This way you'd get the same convenience as 1-800-GOT-JUNK but with the added benefit of a potential tax deduction. For your current situation, keep that receipt from 1-800-GOT-JUNK for your records, but unfortunately it won't help with your taxes.

Has anyone actually had the IRS come back and question these kinds of errors? I had something similar on my W-2 last year (wrong code in box 12) and just filed anyway because I was in a hurry to get my refund. Nothing bad happened...

This is definitely a payroll error that needs to be corrected. As someone who's dealt with similar W-2 discrepancies before, I'd strongly recommend not filing with these incorrect codes even if everything else looks right. The IRS matching system can flag returns where reported tip income doesn't align with typical patterns for your industry. Manufacturing workers aren't expected to have uncollected tip taxes, so this could trigger automated review processes down the line. Here's what I'd do: Contact your HR department immediately and request a corrected W-2c. If they're slow to respond, mention that incorrect tax codes can create compliance issues for both you and the company. Most payroll departments will prioritize fixing these errors once they understand the potential implications. While waiting for the correction, don't let the filing deadline stress you out. You can request an extension if needed. It's much better to file correctly with a slight delay than to deal with IRS correspondence later asking you to explain tip income you never received.