I'm not entirely sure, but you might want to consider contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They typically won't intervene until after the normal processing time has passed, which in your case it has. I believe they can sometimes help when there's a financial hardship involved, which it sounds like there might be with your childcare and car repair needs. It's possibly worth a try, though they're also facing backlogs of their own.

Wow, 10 weeks with no hold time is definitely a miracle! I'm currently at week 8 in errors myself and have been getting the busy signal for three days straight. One thing that might help while you wait - if you're facing financial hardship with the childcare and car repairs, you should definitely look into the Taxpayer Advocate Service like Amara mentioned. They have a specific hardship criteria and can sometimes expedite cases when there's a legitimate financial need. I'd also recommend documenting everything - dates you called, what representatives told you, your financial situation - just in case you need it later. The referral the agent sent is actually a good sign though, it means your case is getting some attention rather than just sitting in a queue. Fingers crossed you see movement before that May 28th date!

Hey, just wanted to mention that when I filed taxes for my savings bonds, I made the mistake of trying to pay separately. You actually just include the 1099-INT with your regular tax return. If you use software like TurboTax or FreeTaxUSA, they'll have a specific section for entering interest income. The software calculates everything and tells you if you owe more or get a refund based on your ENTIRE tax situation, not just the bonds.

Just to add another perspective - I had a similar situation with old savings bonds last year. One thing that really helped me was checking if my tax situation was simple enough to use the IRS Free File program. Since you mentioned you're new to taxes, if your income is under $79,000, you can use brand-name tax software completely free through the IRS website. I used it for my savings bond interest and it walked me through everything step by step, including where to enter the 1099-INT information. The software automatically calculated how the $568.75 would affect my overall tax liability and I could pay electronically right through the system. Saved me from having to figure out payment methods separately!

Have you tried checking your transcript instead? WMR isn't always accurate after adjustments. I discovered that 76% of adjusted returns get their refund within 14 days of leaving errors, while 24% take between 15-21 days. Only about 3% experience additional delays beyond that. The IRS has actually improved their processing time by 22% this year compared to last year for these types of adjustments.

I went through this exact same situation just two months ago! Filed early January, got stuck in errors for the Child Tax Credit issue, and was told I was out of errors on a Thursday. My transcript updated the following Tuesday with all the adjustment codes, and I had my direct deposit exactly 9 days after being told I was out of errors. The waiting is absolutely torture, especially when you have expenses planned around that money! One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts through my bank app so I'd know immediately when the deposit hit instead of obsessively checking my account balance. The IRS is actually pretty consistent with their 7-21 day timeline once you're out of errors - you should definitely see movement within the next week or two. Hang in there! 🤞

Hot take: maybe this is a sign we should all adjust our withholdings so we don't end up giving the government an interest-free loan every year 🤷‍♂️

Same situation here! Filed in early March and still showing "no file processed." From what I've gathered lurking in tax forums, it seems like the IRS is just massively backlogged this year. I've seen people say their transcripts updated overnight from "no file processed" straight to showing a refund date, so there's hope! One thing that helped ease my anxiety was setting up automated transcript monitoring through the IRS website - at least then I don't have to manually check every day. Hang in there, we'll get through this bureaucratic nightmare eventually! 💪

Did the agent mention anything about the specific date when your account was flagged for verification? I'm tracking similar cases, and it seems like returns filed between February 1st and February 15th, 2024 had a higher incidence of these automatic verification flags. Also, did you file with any credits like EIC or CTC that might have triggered additional review under the PATH Act?

I experienced something very similar! Filed on 2/8, got the ID verification flag, and it cleared automatically after 11 days. What really helped me was checking my account transcript weekly on the IRS website - you can see the exact codes and dates when things change in your processing status. The 9-week estimate is definitely their standard "cover all bases" response. In my case, I received my refund exactly 4 weeks and 2 days after the verification cleared. The key thing to watch for is when your processing actually resumes - that's when the real countdown begins. For your mother's medical expenses, I'd plan for the 6-week mark as a realistic expectation, but don't be surprised if it comes sooner. The automated reversal is actually a good sign that your return is straightforward and just got caught in their security net initially.