Has anyone actually tried filing the revocation themselves? I'm worried I'll mess something up and make my situation worse.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - hired a tax attorney who did absolutely nothing for almost 2 years while my problems got worse. The revocation process is actually pretty straightforward once you know what to do. Like others mentioned, you'll need to file a new Form 2848 with the revocation box checked in Part 6. The key thing is to make sure you include ALL the same tax years and form types that were on your original power of attorney. If you're not sure what was included originally, you can call the IRS and ask them to read back what's currently on file. One thing I learned the hard way - don't wait to revoke it even if you haven't found a replacement yet. Having an inactive representative is actually worse than having no representative at all because the IRS will still try to communicate through them instead of directly with you. Once I revoked mine, I was finally able to get direct access to my account and start making progress on my own. Also, definitely send a certified letter to your current attorney letting them know you're revoking their authorization. Even though it's not legally required, it protects you if they try to take any action on your behalf after the revocation date.

I went through this exact same nightmare about 6 months ago. Blank transcript for over 2 months, no responses from the IRS, complete radio silence. What finally worked for me was getting my local taxpayer advocate involved. You can find your local office on the IRS website and they actually have power to cut through the bureaucratic BS. They were able to see that my return had been flagged for manual review due to some automatic system error and got it moving within a week of contacting them. It's a free service and they're specifically there to help when the normal IRS channels fail you. Definitely worth trying if the phone calls and online troubleshooting aren't getting you anywhere. The advocate assigned to my case was super helpful and actually explained what was happening instead of giving me the runaround.

I feel your pain! This happened to me earlier this year and it's incredibly frustrating when you can't get any information about what's going on. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like there are a few solid options to try: 1. **Taxpayer Advocate Service** (1-877-777-4778) - This seems like the best free option since they have actual authority to investigate and resolve issues that regular customer service can't handle. 2. **Get through to a real IRS agent** - Whether through persistence calling early morning or using a service like Claimyr to avoid the hold times. Seems like most people's issues got resolved once they actually talked to someone who could see what was happening behind the scenes. 3. **Check for any missed correspondence** - A few people mentioned getting letters they never received about verification or documentation requests that were holding up their returns. The common theme seems to be that the online system just doesn't show you what's actually happening when there's any kind of review or flag on your account. It's designed terribly from a user experience standpoint - acceptance doesn't mean processing is complete, and there's no transparency about what stage your return is actually in. I'd probably start with the Taxpayer Advocate since it's free and they seem to have the most power to actually resolve these situations quickly. Keep us updated on what works for you!

File a complaint with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility. That preparer is engaging in unethical practices and needs to be reported. Also file a complaint with your state's board of accountancy if they claim to be a CPA. These people need to be stopped.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. As someone who works in tax resolution, I see this kind of predatory behavior all the time and it makes me furious. These "specialists" target people when they're most vulnerable and desperate for their refunds. A few important points for anyone reading this: • 810 freeze codes are FRAUD INVESTIGATION holds - there is NO legitimate way to "trick" or bypass them • Any amended return filed without proper justification will only create MORE red flags in the system • The IRS has sophisticated fraud detection algorithms that flag inconsistencies - you can't outsmart them with fake amendments For your situation specifically, I'd recommend: 1. Call the Taxpayer Protection Program at 800-830-5084 (or use a service like Claimyr to get through faster) 2. Be prepared to provide identity verification and any documentation they request 3. DO NOT file any more amendments unless specifically instructed by the IRS 4. Report this preparer to the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility The resolution process typically takes 60-90 days once you provide the correct documentation, but the additional freeze codes from that fraudulent amended return may have extended your timeline. Stay strong - legitimate help is available, you just have to go through proper channels.

Another option is to try calling the IRS early in the morning (like 7-8 AM) when they open - you'll have better luck getting through. Also, if you have a local VITA site nearby, they sometimes have connections that can help speed things up. I know it's frustrating but hang in there!

Had this same issue last month! If you're really in a rush, you can also try the "Where's My Refund" tool on IRS.gov - sometimes it'll give you a direct link to verify online without waiting for the letter. Also check if your state has any IRS satellite offices, they're usually less crowded than the main TACs. Good luck!

Be cautious about assuming everything is fine based solely on an acceptance confirmation. While the Initial Processing Verification (IPV) stage typically generates an acceptance notification, this only confirms your return passed basic validation checks. What you're experiencing could indicate your return is in the Error Resolution System (ERS) queue. I've seen cases where returns sat in ERS for 60+ days with no transcript updates, and the taxpayers were never notified. If you reach day 30 with no transcript updates, I strongly recommend initiating a trace action through the IRS Customer Service line or via Form 4506-T to verify your return's status in the Master File system.

I'm going through the exact same thing! Filed on February 15th, got the acceptance email from my tax software within hours, but my transcript has been showing 'NO TAX RETURN FILED' for over 3 weeks now. It's reassuring to see so many others experiencing this delay - I was starting to worry something went wrong with my filing. The Where's My Refund tool has been stuck on "Return Received" the entire time. I've been checking both systems obsessively, but after reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this is just the new normal for processing times this year. Definitely going to stop checking daily and just wait it out. Thanks for posting this - sometimes you just need to know you're not alone in the waiting game!