Chime user here in NY - got my state refund yesterday! Filed Jan 30th so about 2.5 weeks total. Seems like some states are definitely moving faster than others. CA and TX folks might just need to hang in there a bit longer based on what I'm seeing in the comments.

Still waiting on mine too - Chime user in FL here. Filed my state return on Feb 1st and nothing yet. It's reassuring to see I'm not alone in this waiting game! My federal came through Chime super fast (like 6 days) but state is definitely taking its sweet time. Seems like it really varies by state based on everyone's experiences here.

I'm in a very similar situation - verified through ID.me about 6 weeks ago after my return was flagged, and still seeing absolutely no movement on my transcript. The agent told me the same thing about it being processed but no timeline. It's so frustrating not knowing if there's an actual issue or if it's just sitting in some digital pile somewhere. What's really getting to me is that I filed in early March, so we're looking at almost 6 months total now. I've been following the Wednesday/Friday checking schedule that others mentioned, which has helped my sanity a bit compared to checking daily. Has anyone here had success calling the IRS after verification to get an update? I'm wondering if it's worth trying to get through to someone or if they'll just tell me to keep waiting. The uncertainty is almost worse than just knowing it would take X amount of time. Really hoping we all see movement soon - this whole process has been such a nightmare this year!

I went through ID.me verification about 8 weeks ago and finally saw movement last week! My transcript updated with the 971 notice code on a Wednesday, then got the 846 refund code the following Friday with a deposit date. Total timeline was almost exactly 2 months from verification to getting my money. The waiting was absolutely brutal, especially since I filed back in February. What kept me going was reading success stories like the ones in this thread and knowing that once you're verified, you're definitely in the system - it's just a matter of when your return gets picked up for processing. One thing I noticed is that my transcript updated in batches - like multiple codes appeared on the same day rather than gradually. So even though nothing was showing for weeks, when it finally moved, everything happened pretty quickly after that. Stay strong everyone who's still waiting! I know it feels endless but based on what I've seen here, most people are getting their refunds within 6-10 weeks of verification. The system is definitely slow but it does eventually work.

Ugh I feel your pain! 😩 I've been waiting since March and just saw code 766 show up on my transcript too. From what I've been reading here it sounds like it's a good sign but we still need that 846 code to actually get paid. The waiting game is absolutely brutal - I check my transcript like 3x a day now lol. Definitely going to try that taxr.ai thing everyone keeps mentioning because I'm so tired of trying to decode all these numbers myself. Hope we both see that 846 soon! 🤞

Code 766 is definitely a step in the right direction! 🎉 It means they've applied a credit to your account (your refund amount), but you're still waiting for the magic 846 code that actually means "refund issued." I totally get the frustration after waiting since February - that's way beyond reasonable! I've been seeing everyone mention taxr.ai and honestly it sounds like a game changer. For $4.99 you get a full breakdown of what every code means and a timeline for when to expect your money. After months of staring at those cryptic numbers and getting nowhere with WMR, it seems worth it for the peace of mind alone. Hang in there - seeing that 766 means you're finally in their system and moving forward! Hopefully that 846 shows up soon! 🤞💰

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One more tip for your dad - if possible, have him practice saying the key numbers out loud beforehand. When I helped my grandmother with her 5071C call, we went through her SSN, AGI, and refund amount several times so she felt more confident pronouncing the numbers clearly over the phone. Also, if he gets confused during the call, it's totally okay to ask the agent to repeat a question or speak more slowly. The IRS agents are used to working with people who have language barriers and they're generally pretty accommodating. The most important thing is that he has all his documents organized and doesn't rush through the answers. The whole process usually takes about 15-20 minutes once he gets connected to an agent, so it's not as long or scary as it seems!

The advice here is really solid! I went through this with my mom last year when she got a 5071C letter. One thing that really helped her confidence was having me create a simple one-page "cheat sheet" with all her important numbers clearly written out: SSN, AGI from current and previous year, refund amount, and filing status. We also practiced the call scenario a few times - I'd pretend to be the IRS agent and ask her the typical questions so she could get comfortable with the flow. It really reduced her anxiety knowing what to expect. The IRS agents were actually very patient and understanding. When my mom explained at the start of the call that English was her second language, the agent automatically spoke more slowly and clearly. Don't let your dad worry too much - they deal with this situation all the time and are used to helping people through the process. The whole verification took about 10 minutes once connected, and her refund was processed within 6 weeks after that. Good luck to your dad!