Anyone know if Treasury checks expire if they're not cashed? My buddy had one lost in USPS limbo for months... turned his tax season into a horror movie sequel: "Return of the Missing Refund." 😂

Military member here - dealt with this during my last PCS. Don't rely on USPS forwarding for Treasury checks! Even with mail forwarding set up, government checks often have restrictions. Here's what worked for me: 1) Put an immediate mail hold at your old address, 2) Contact your old post office directly and explain the situation - they can sometimes hold specific pieces like Treasury checks, 3) If possible, have someone you trust at your old location check the mail that day. The IRS can reissue if needed, but it adds weeks to the process. Since you're military, you might also want to update your address on MyPay if you haven't already - helps for future tax documents.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this during health issues! Just to clarify one thing - the "as of" date on your transcript doesn't necessarily mean that's when it was last updated. It's actually a forward-looking date that the IRS system uses for processing purposes. So seeing April 17th with zeros doesn't mean nothing has happened since then - it's just how their system displays information during processing. I was absolutely devastated when I was in your position last year, but my refund did eventually come through after about 6 weeks post-verification. Hang in there! 💕

I completely understand your frustration with the all-zeros transcript situation! I went through ID.me verification about 8 months ago and had the exact same experience. The zeros showing on your transcript is actually a good sign - it means your return was received and is being held for identity verification, which you've now completed successfully. From my experience, the transcript won't show any movement until the verification fully processes through their system, then everything updates at once. The 1.5-2 week timeframe the IRS gave you is pretty standard, though it can sometimes take a bit longer depending on their current workload. One thing that helped me during the wait was knowing that once the transcript does update, the refund usually follows within a few days if you have direct deposit set up. I know it's especially stressful when you're dealing with medical expenses, but try to hang in there - the system just moves slowly but it does work eventually. Keep checking that transcript every few days and you should see movement soon! 🤞

Whatever you do, DON'T ignore this notice! I made that mistake thinking it was an error that would fix itself, and ended up with wage garnishment. Even if you're disputing the amount, make sure to respond to the CP22A within the timeframe listed on the notice.

This situation is really concerning, especially since you never filed any carryback forms. I went through something similar last year when the IRS claimed I owed money for amendments I never made. A few things to prepare for your Monday call: 1. Have your 2019 tax return copy ready, along with proof of your original $19,500 payment 2. Get that account transcript @Lena mentioned - it's crucial for understanding the timeline 3. Ask the IRS rep to provide the exact date and method of how this carryback claim was supposedly filed 4. Request they mail you a complete copy of whatever carryback form they have on file The fact that they "lost" your original return and now this mysterious claim appeared is a major red flag. Document everything during your call - date, time, representative ID, and exactly what they tell you. If they can't provide concrete proof of when and how you filed this carryback claim, you have grounds to dispute it. Don't let them pressure you into paying immediately. You have rights as a taxpayer, and if this is their error (which it sounds like it is), they need to fix it.

Filed paper April 15th. Just got my refund yesterday - $3,421 direct deposited. Took exactly 13 weeks and 2 days. No updates on WMR the entire time. Transcript updated once at week 10 showing received, then again at week 12 showing approved. Money showed up 8 days after approval. Never called them - just waited it out.

Filed my paper return on April 5th and finally saw movement on my transcript last week after 14 weeks of waiting! The IRS system is definitely overwhelmed with paper returns this year. What helped me was setting up an online IRS account early on to monitor my transcript rather than relying on the Where's My Refund tool, which never updated until the very end. For anyone still waiting, I'd recommend checking your transcript every 2-3 weeks for transaction codes - mine showed a 971 code at week 11 indicating they had received it, even though WMR showed nothing. The waiting is brutal but most April paper filers seem to be getting movement around the 12-16 week mark based on what I'm seeing here and other forums.

Oh my goodness, please be careful when your check arrives! Last year my neighbor had their refund check stolen right out of their mailbox! 😱 I'd recommend checking your mail daily and setting up informed delivery if possible. The IRS takes FOREVER to reissue stolen checks - my poor neighbor waited almost 3 months for a replacement. The whole process was so stressful for them. I always use direct deposit to avoid this exact situation.

I'm still waiting for mine too! Also dated 03/03/2025 and getting nervous since it's been over a week now. Reading through these comments is really helpful though - sounds like we're still within the normal timeframe. I'm in California and wondering if location makes a difference in delivery times. Has anyone else from the West Coast received theirs yet? I might try that informed delivery signup that was mentioned earlier.