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After being stuck in limbo for weeks, I finally reached an IRS rep through Claimyr (claimyr.com) and found out my return was on hold because of a mismatch with my W2. They never sent me a notice! The agent fixed it on the spot and my refund was released that day. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human - it was seriously the best decision I made after weeks of stress and uncertainty.
Wow that's good to know! I might try that if I don't see any movement by next week.
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Definitely worth it. The agent told me TONS of returns are stuck in verification right now but they can often clear them immediately once you get someone on the phone.
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Did your Where's My Refund tool update at all? Mine's been stuck on "still processing" for weeks even though my transcript has all kinds of activity and codes.
Where's My Refund just says they received my return and it's being processed. Completely useless tool tbh.
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The wmr tool is a joke. Literally never updates with accurate info. The transcript is the only way to really know whats happening
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This happened to me last year due to a name mismatch with social security records (I got married). The 570 sat there for 11 weeks before i got a letter explaining the issue. After I fixed it, took another 3 weeks to get my money. Check that all your info matches your social security card exactly.
after dealing with this exact nightmare scenario for 2 months I finally got through to the IRS using claimyr.com and found out my return was stuck in the error resolution department due to a mismatch with my dependent's SSN (I had typed it correctly but apparently there was some database issue on their end). Talking to an agent resolved it immediately and I had my refund 8 days later. Sometimes you just need a human to look at your account.
how much did it cost to use that service?
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Honestly whatever it cost was worth it - I was losing more money every day waiting for my several thousand dollar refund. Best money I've spent this year considering I got my issues fixed immediately.
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Lol welcome to tax season 2024 where the rules are made up and the processing times don't matter š¤£ Seriously tho, this is my 4th year in a row with delays. Last year took 4 months for me to get my refund. The IRS is beyond broken at this point.
truuuuu. its a roll of the dice every year whether you'll get your money in 2 weeks or 6 months š
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I learned way too much about reading these transcripts last year when my refund was stuck for 6 months š The 806 code is your withholding - money taken from your paychecks and sent to the IRS throughout the year. In your case, they took $9,461. Your actual tax was only $1,767, so they're refunding you the difference ($7,694). The April 5 date is when they'll send the payment.
If you need help deciphering your transcript I highly recommend talking to a live IRS agent. I struggled for weeks trying to understand mine until I used Claimyr.com to get through to someone. The agent explained everything and even found a processing error that was holding up my refund. Talking to a live person from the IRS was the only thing that finally got my money released.
I second this! Spent hours trying to get through the normal IRS phone line with no luck. Claimyr got me connected with an agent in about 45 minutes and they fixed my issue immediately. Worth every penny.
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Same here! Filed early March and still stuck on received. I called the IRS and they just told me to "be patient" and that "some returns take longer to process." So unhelpful!
After calling the IRS for WEEKS and never getting through, I used this app called Claimyr and got a callback in 40 minutes. The agent told me my return was flagged for a simple verification that I needed to complete. Now my refund is being processed. Talking to a live agent was the only thing that worked - check out claimyr.com if you're getting nowhere like I was.
Not an ad lol, just sharing what actually worked for me after wasting weeks of my life trying to get through. Was literally about to give up when I found this. Just trying to help others in the same boat.
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worked for me too when I was fighting with the IRS about an amended return. saved my sanity.
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This entire tax system is BROKEN. why should we have to be detectives trying to figure out all these stupid codes? why cant they just clearly communicate whats happening with OUR MONEY? so frustrating.
Louder for the people in the back ššš It's literally our money they're holding hostage while we try to decode their nonsense.
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and they charge interest and penalties when WE'RE late but they can take 6+ months to process a return with zero consequences š¤”
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i was in the same boat literally 2 weeks ago. Those codes appeared 4/30 and 5/7 on my account. I called using claimyr.com and got through to an agent who told me they were verifying my w2 income because there was a small discrepancy with what my employer reported. She manually verified it during the call and my DDD showed up 5/21. Refund hit my account yesterday (5/25). talking to an agent directly was the only thing that worked after weeks of nothing happening.
Yes I had this problem. If it helps, here's a tip: Create an account on the IRS website and check your transcript instead of using WMR. The transcript will show you specific codes that tell you what's happening. Like code 570 means a hold on your account, and 971 means they sent a notice. Way more informative than the useless WMR tool.
But those codes are impossible to understand without looking each one up š©
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True dat. I use taxr.ai to interpret mine - way easier than trying to google every code.
18d
Urgh, I hate when this happens. The IRS is holding our money hostage and can't even tell us why without making us wait for some letter that may or may not even arrive. This is my third year in a row dealing with delays. The system is broken beyond belief.
I work for a tax firm (not in MA though) and we see this a lot. The general timeline is: - IRS takes the refund: Day 0 - IRS sends to federal offset program: 1-2 weeks - Federal offset program sends to state: 1-2 weeks - State processes and sends to custodial parent: 2-4 weeks So total time is typically 4-8 weeks, but can be longer during peak tax season which we're in right now.
Yes, direct deposit is definitely faster! If you haven't set up direct deposit for child support payments, do that ASAP. Can save 5-7 days of waiting for a paper check.
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I have direct deposit set up already so that's good news at least!
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Have you called the Treasury Offset Program directly? Sometimes they have more info than the state does. Their number is 800-304-3107. You'll need your ex's SSN and your case number.
I completed my ID verification through ID.me back on March 21st and the IRS representative just told me today that it was successfully processed on March 25th. However, when I check the Where's My Refund tool, it still displays the same "Action Required" message that was there before I verified. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take for your WMR status to update after verification? Should I be concerned or is this normal? My tax return was filed in early February and I'm starting to get anxious about when I'll receive my refund.
Try checking your transcript if you can - that's where you'll see movement first. Look for codes 766 and 768 (credits) and eventually 846 (refund issued). WMR is basically useless.
I spent hours trying to figure out all the codes on my transcript and was so confused until I found taxr.ai - it explained everything in simple terms and was 100% accurate about my refund timeline. Highly recommend if you're trying to decode transcript gibberish.
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If the IRS told you your verification was successful, then you're good! The WMR tool is notorious for being slow to update. Most people see the status change within 2-3 weeks of verification, but some take longer. Just keep checking your bank account rather than obsessing over WMR.
Malia Ponder
Almost everyone I know who e-filed this year had some kind of error on their transcript. The IRS systems are completely overloaded and broken. Congress keeps cutting their budget and then everyone acts shocked when things like this happen.
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Kyle Wallace
yep, they're running systems from the 1960s and expecting them to handle modern tax codes. recipe for disaster
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Ryder Ross
This! And then politicians complain about the IRS being inefficient while actively making it worse š¤¦āāļø
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Gianni Serpent
Who prepared your taxes? If it was a professional, they should help you resolve this at no additional cost. If you did them yourself with software, check your actual submitted return first.
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