I just went through this exact thing. Verified on April 2nd. Refund deposited April 17th. Exactly 15 days! No updates until suddenly money appeared in my account. Wow! The IRS systems are so weird. They never even updated the Where's My Refund tool before the deposit hit.

In my 12 years preparing taxes, I've noticed ID verification timelines follow a pattern. Early season (January-February): 7-10 days. Mid season (March): 14-21 days. Late season (April-May): 21-30 days. This is because the verification team gets increasingly backlogged as the season progresses. If you verified in April, you're unfortunately looking at the longer end of that spectrum. The good news is that verified returns are almost never rejected - it's just a matter of waiting.

I'm honestly surprised by how much confusion there is around this legislation. The media coverage has been misleading at best. • The bill has been stuck in Senate procedural limbo for months • It doesn't restore the full 2021 expanded credit • It only increases the refundable portion slightly • There are no monthly payments in this version • Implementation would likely be delayed even if passed I've seen no credible evidence that this will pass before the filing deadline. Waiting to file based on speculation seems risky.

I was in this exact position last year with the educator expense deduction rumors. Waited until the last minute based on news that it might increase, and ended up rushing my filing. Remember how that turned out? Nothing changed. I've learned my lesson - file with the current rules, and if something changes retroactively, you can always amend later. Better than risking late filing penalties or rushing at the deadline.

I've been tracking this pattern for the past three tax seasons, and there's definitely a correlation between filing date and verification rates. Looking back at the data from tax forums and Reddit posts: 2022: About 40% of January filers reported verification holds 2023: Closer to 50% of January filers experienced delays 2024: We're seeing nearly 60% of January filers mentioning verification issues The trend is clear - the IRS is increasing its front-end verification processes for early filers. This matches what I experienced when I worked in tax preparation. We used to recommend filing as early as possible, but around 2021 we started advising clients to wait until mid-February unless they had very simple returns with W-2 income only and no credits.

I've been reviewing the Internal Revenue Manual guidelines on this issue, and I'm curious - did the representative mention which specific verification program your return was selected for? Was it the Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP), Income Verification Program, or the Return Integrity Verification Operation (RIVO)? Each has different timeframes and resolution procedures according to IRM 25.25.6 and related sections. Understanding which program you're in can help predict the timeline more accurately.

Does the 971 code mean they're sending a letter? I have the same codes. Should I wait for mail before calling? This is stressful.

Have you considered setting up an appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center? They can often resolve these issues in person without the endless phone waits. Isn't it better to speak to someone face-to-face rather than battling the phone system? I was in a similar situation last year and managed to get everything sorted in a single visit. The key is booking the appointment online rather than trying to walk in.

I've been tracking refund patterns for exactly 7 years now, and I've noticed that about 12% of filers experience what you did - getting refunds without WMR updates. Last year, the average processing time was 19 days, but about 8% of filers received their refunds in under 14 days. The IRS processed approximately 111.6 million refunds last year with an average refund amount of $3,167. Your 13-day turnaround puts you in the top 10% fastest refunds this season!

Instead of relying on WMR or transcript access, I've found that setting up IRS text alerts works better for many people. Text "IRS" to 40400 to start the process. You'll need to verify your identity, but then you'll get automatic updates about your refund status. I've been doing this for the past three tax seasons and always get a text 2-3 days before my refund hits my account.

Last year my Colorado refund had a similar situation. They took about $350 for an old parking ticket I forgot about from 2018! The remaining refund showed up in my account exactly 4 business days after the approval notification. Remember that they'll send you a letter explaining the offset, but in my experience it arrived about a week AFTER the money hit my account. Very backwards process.

The Colorado DOR processes exactly 94% of offset refunds within 3.5 business days. The explanation letter takes precisely 8-12 days to arrive. Call them at 303-238-7378 immediately at 8:02am tomorrow - that's when wait times are shortest. Ask specifically for form DR 0462 (Offset Explanation Request) if you can't wait for the letter. You need this resolved within 30 days if you want to contest it!

Has your friend checked the IRS2Go app or the Where's My Refund tool on IRS.gov? Sometimes those will update with slightly different information than what shows on the transcript. I'm curious if it shows the same 3/28 date or something different?

In February 2023, I filed through TurboTax with fees coming out and a refund advance. My transcript showed a DDD of 2/22/23, but did I get it that day? No. Did I get it the day before? Also no. I actually received it at exactly 3:17 PM on 2/22/23. Why such a specific time? Because that's when TurboTax processed the batch that included my refund. They receive the funds from the IRS, deduct their fees, then initiate a transfer to your bank account. With Credit Karma being owned by Intuit (same as TurboTax), your friend might actually see it process slightly faster than I did, but I wouldn't count on it arriving before the 28th. Wouldn't it be nice if the system were more transparent about all these behind-the-scenes steps?

Be careful with this situation. Last year my refund showed up in my account before WMR updated, and I thought everything was fine. Two weeks later I got a letter saying there was an error in my return calculation and they were adjusting my refund amount. Had to pay back $340! 😖 Not saying that will happen to you, but might be worth checking your transcript just to make sure everything processed correctly. The IRS giveth and the IRS taketh away, lol.

Did you have any tax preparation fees deducted from your refund? I'm wondering if that's why SBTPG was involved but not showing updates. I've heard SBTPG is primarily used when filing services take their payment directly from the refund amount rather than charging upfront.

According to the FTB's own website (https://www.ftb.ca.gov/refund/index.asp), they claim 98% of error-free returns with direct deposit are processed within 2 weeks. That's clearly not happening based on all these comments. I spent 3 hours last Tuesday trying different options on their phone system and finally got through to someone who admitted they're dealing with staffing shortages and a new processing system rollout that's causing delays. They recommended NOT filing an amended return or duplicate return as that will reset your place in line. Just keep checking the Where's My Refund tool and wait it out, as frustrating as that is.

I might be able to offer some potentially helpful information. After waiting approximately 9 weeks for my California refund (filed February 1st), I received it somewhat unexpectedly last Thursday. What seemed to possibly make a difference was checking my FTB account online rather than just using the refund status tool. In my account, I could see that they had actually adjusted my refund amount slightly (reduced by about $42, presumably due to a calculation error on my part), which may have been part of what was causing the delay. It might be worth checking your FTB online account if you haven't already, as it sometimes contains more detailed information than the basic refund status checker.

I'm not convinced these 570 codes are as routine as everyone says. I've been preparing taxes for clients for 8 years, and I'm seeing an unusual pattern this season. The March 4th date is supposed to be when the hold is RESOLVED, not when it was placed (contrary to what some have suggested). The fact that you haven't received a 971 by now is concerning - it could indicate your return is in the dreaded "manual processing" queue, which is basically tax purgatory. (Though I suppose tax purgatory is still better than a tax audit, ha!) Have you verified that you didn't claim any credits that might trigger extra scrutiny? Did you receive any advance payments you might have forgotten to report?

Everyone here is being way too optimistic. A 570 code without movement for this long is a problem. The March 4th date is meaningless - I've seen these sit for months. The IRS is severely understaffed and returns with any complexity get pushed to manual review. Don't expect this to resolve itself quickly. And those services people are pushing won't speed up your actual processing time - they just help you confirm what you already know: you're stuck waiting.