anyone else getting error message when they try to check status? its been down for me all day smh

Filed mine on 1/28 and just checked this morning - still showing "return received" status. Getting a bit anxious too since I have some bills due soon. Hoping to see movement by next week based on what others are saying about the timeline!

The IRS is slower than my grandma using the internet rn ngl 🐌

Same situation here in NJ - filed in early February and still stuck on "not processed." I've been checking the Where's My Refund tool daily and it hasn't budged. Really hoping this gets resolved soon since I'm counting on that money for some bills. Thanks for posting this, at least I know I'm not alone!

I'm confused about something - if the employer took the money pre-tax but then only reported half of it as Cafe 125, wouldn't that mean her W-2 wages are wrong? Like they reduced her pay by the full amount but only gave her tax benefit for half?

This is a frustrating situation that unfortunately happens more often than it should. Based on what you've described, there are really two separate issues here that need to be addressed: 1. **The W-2 reporting**: If your sister-in-law's paystubs show the full double amount was deducted pre-tax, but her W-2 only shows half in the Cafe 125 box, then her taxable wages are likely incorrect. She's essentially being taxed on money she never actually received. 2. **The refund**: The employer owes her a refund for the excess premiums they incorrectly withheld. Since it's already February and they've been unresponsive since October, I'd suggest a multi-pronged approach: - Document everything: Keep copies of all paystubs, communications with HR, and the current W-2 - File her taxes based on the W-2 she received (the IRS matches returns to W-2s) - Continue pursuing the employer for both the refund AND a corrected W-2 if needed - Consider escalating within the company (beyond HR to senior management) - If they remain unresponsive, file a wage complaint with your state's Department of Labor The key thing to remember is that this isn't really a tax deduction issue - it's an employer payroll error that needs correction at the source.

NJ filer here too and honestly this whole situation is a nightmare. Filed in late January and I'm still showing "return received" with zero movement. At this point I've given up checking daily because it just makes me more frustrated. The worst part is not knowing if there's actually an issue or if it's just the normal backlog everyone keeps talking about.

NJ filer here as well - filed early February and still stuck on "return received" status! It's so frustrating because I really need that refund right now. I've been checking the WMR tool obsessively but it never changes. Reading through these comments makes me feel a bit better knowing it's not just me, but man this delay is brutal. Might have to try that transcript checking method someone mentioned above since clearly the regular tracker isn't giving us any useful info 😫

I went through something similar last year and here's what I learned the hard way: definitely amend, but first check if your original return has been processed using the "Where's My Refund" tool. The IRS matching system WILL eventually catch the missing W2 - usually 12-18 months later - and when they do, you'll get a CP2000 notice with potential penalties and interest that have been accumulating. It's much better to proactively file Form 1040-X now. My amendment took about 18 weeks to process, but at least I avoided the penalties. Pro tip: keep detailed records of when you filed the amendment and track it using the "Where's My Amended Return" tool. The waiting is frustrating, but it beats dealing with an IRS notice later!

I had this exact same panic last year! Got a late 1099-MISC about 6 weeks after filing and thought my world was ending. Here's what worked for me: First, breathe - this happens to thousands of people every year. Second, definitely wait until your original return shows as "processed" on Where's My Refund before filing the 1040-X. I made the mistake of filing too early and it created confusion in their system. Third, if the additional income means you owe more tax, pay that estimated amount right away even before your amendment is processed - this stops interest from accumulating. The 16+ week wait is brutal, but I actually got mine back in about 14 weeks last summer. The key is being proactive now rather than waiting for the IRS to find it through their matching program, which WILL happen eventually and comes with nastier consequences. You've got this!