First time tax filer with 4-month-old stuck in processing limbo - identity verified 3/15, 21 days passed, transcript still blank despite IRS assurances

IRS Website Shows "Account in Jeopardy of Lien or Levy" Warning Despite No Balance Owed - Is This Legitimate?

Help understanding my 2025 IRS transcript codes - why is my $5,902 refund showing "additional account action pending"?

I finally managed to access my IRS account after being locked out for 5 years. I'm completely lost looking at my transcript and have no idea what I'm seeing. Can someone please explain what these codes mean? Here's what I'm looking at: RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICHEVER IS LATER) Apr. 15, 2025 PROCESSING DATE Mar. 18, 2025 TRANSACTIONS CODE EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION CYCLE DATE AMOUNT 150 Tax return filed 20250905 03-18-2025 $0.00 32221-437-67906-5 806 W-2 or 1099 withholding 04-16-2025 -$116.00 766 Credit to your account 04-14-2025 -$2,673.00 768 Earned income credit 04-17-2025 -$5,213.00 570 Additional account action pending 03-19-2025 $0.00 This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data I don't understand what these transaction codes mean. What is code 150, 806, 766, 768, and 570? Why does it say "additional account action pending"? Does that mean they're still processing my refund or there's a problem? Also, it looks like I'm getting a refund with these negative amounts, but I can't tell when I'll receive it with this "pending" status. The earned income credit seems large - is that normal? I filed my taxes in March but I'm not sure what the "cycle date" means versus the other dates listed. After 5 years of being locked out, I really need help understanding what I'm looking at here.

Code 507 showing on transcript with no 971 code - does 'we are processing your return' mean good news?

I checked my transcript yesterday and noticed code 507 but no 971. All other codes seem normal. My online status just changed from the PATH Act delay message to 'We are processing your return.' Filed my taxes mid-February with EITC. Been checking WMR almost daily since then with no movement till now. Does this status change mean things are finally moving along? Anyone else with 507 code get their refund after seeing this message? Really need this money for some unexpected bills that came up.

IRS Where's My Refund shows "processing delayed beyond normal timeframe" with all status bars showing question marks - what does Tax Topic 152 mean for my 2023 return?

I filed my 2023 taxes back in April and I've been checking the Where's My Refund tool constantly. Today I checked again and got this weird message that I haven't seen before on the IRS website. When I logged in, I saw the IRS Refund Status Results page, but all the status bars that usually show "Return Received," "Refund Approved," and "Refund Sent" now have question marks next to them instead of the usual checkmarks or processing indicators. The message on the screen says: "We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. You can continue to check back here for the most up to date information regarding your refund. We understand your tax refund is very important and we are working to process your return as quickly as possible." Under "Helpful Information," it mentions "Tax Topic 152, Refund Information" related to my tax situation. There's also a note that says: "For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day." I noticed it shows "Tax Year 2024" at the bottom under "Your personal tax information" (although I filed for 2023). Has anyone seen this before? I'm getting really concerned since I was expecting my refund by now. What does it mean when all three status indicators have question marks? And what exactly is Tax Topic 152? How much longer might I have to wait? This is stressing me out!

Jackson Hewitt now charging $100 for tax amendments? Can't deduct from refund?

I just went to Jackson Hewitt to file an amendment for my 2023 taxes and they told me it would cost $100. I've filed amendments with them before in 2021 and 2022 and never got charged anything extra beyond my regular filing fee. What's more frustrating is they're saying they can't take the amendment fee out of my refund like they do with regular tax prep fees. When did they start this policy? Is this happening to anyone else or just at my location?

IRS Refund Status Confusion: "Action Required" Alert Disappeared Before Letter Arrived - Should I Wait or Contact IRS?

I filed my 2023 taxes back in April. About two weeks after submitting, I checked Where's My Refund and it said "We have received your tax return and a refund date will be available soon." I kept checking and suddenly last week it changed to "Action Required" with a message saying they sent me a letter requesting more information and that I should respond following the instructions in the letter. When I checked the Refund Status Results page, I saw a big exclamation mark and "Action Required" in bold. The message specifically stated: "Please read the following information related to your tax situation. You may need to provide additional information to receive your full refund. We received your return and sent you a letter requesting more information. Please respond by following the instructions in the letter. If you don't respond, your refund amount could be changed. It may take 2-3 weeks for you to receive the letter." The page also had a "Helpful Information" section that directed me to Tax Topic 152, Refund Information. And at the bottom, it showed my personal tax information with Tax Year 2024 and Filing Status as Single. It mentioned it might take 2-3 weeks to receive this letter and referenced Tax Topic 152. Here's the weird part - I checked again today (about 5 days after seeing the Action Required) and now it's back to "We have received your tax return and a refund date will be available soon" with no mention of any letter or additional information needed. Does this mean the issue resolved itself? Has anyone experienced this? I haven't received any letter yet. Should I keep waiting or contact the IRS? I filed as Single if that matters.

After IRS identity verification, will updates really take 2-3 weeks or up to 9 weeks to process my April tax return?

I just finished verifying my identity for my 2024 tax return through the IRS website. Got a confirmation screen saying "Verification is Complete" and "Congratulations! You have successfully completed the return verification process." It says they now have what they need to continue processing my return, but mentions it could take up to 9 weeks. The full screen text says: "Verify Your Return Verification is Complete Congratulations! You have successfully completed the return verification process. We now have the necessary information to continue processing your return. Processing can take up to 9 weeks. If there are other issues, you may receive a notice requesting additional information that will extend the time that you'll receive your refund. You may check the status of your tax refund using Where's My Refund or the IRS2Go mobile app after 2 to 3 weeks." It also mentioned something about getting an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) as a proactive step to protect myself from tax-related identity theft. Apparently "an IP PIN is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The IP PIN is known only to you and the IRS. It helps us verify your identity when you file your electronic or paper tax return. Even if you may not have a filing requirement, an IP PIN still protects your account." Has anyone gone through this recently? How long did it actually take to see an update on your transcript or WMR after verification? I filed back in April and got stuck in verification limbo when they couldn't confirm my identity automatically. Really hoping it doesn't actually take 9 weeks since I'm counting on that refund money. The website says I can check "Where's My Refund or the IRS2Go mobile app after 2 to 3 weeks" but I'm wondering if people are seeing updates sooner than that?

My $1,700 IRS balance for 2022 suddenly showing $0.00 - No payments made or notices received

Need to verify my identity with IRS but don't have the letter yet - can I still proceed?

I just got a notification that my tax refund is being held until I verify my identity. Problem is, I don't have the actual verification letter yet. Has anyone gone through this process without having the letter in hand? Can I still verify online or do I absolutely need to wait? Or should I just try calling them directly? Not sure if calling is even worth it with how impossible it is to reach anyone. Any advice would be really appreciated because I'm counting on this refund for some upcoming expenses.