The IRS "Where's My Refund" tool is utterly useless. It just says "approved" with no details on when it was sent. After spinning my wheels for weeks, I finally used Claimyr.com to get a callback from an actual IRS agent. The agent could see details that weren't visible online and explained exactly where my refund was in the process. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent without spending literally all day on hold.

THIS IS WHY I STOPPED USING TURBOTAX! They add so many extra steps to the process. Next year file directly with the IRS using their free file program, or try FreeTaxUSA. You'll get your refund faster and won't have to deal with SBTPG as a middleman.

If ur offset is for defaulted student loans u might qualify for the Fresh Start program which can get ur loans out of default. U can then apply for an income-based repayment plan that could be as low as $0/month depending on ur income. worth looking into!

Just as a heads up, the offset list is updated weekly on thursdays. So if u resolved a debt recently it might still show up as an offset until the next update cycle.

yall are making me jealous. filed 1/29, accepted 1/30, still nothing. called IRS multiple times but cant get through. feel like my return got sent to a black hole somewhere 🕳️

Just got mine too! Exactly 26 days after filing. Not bad considering all the horror stories I've been hearing. Already transferred most of it to savings but keeping a little for a nice dinner this weekend 🥂

I spent 3 hours on hold with IRS yesterday trying to figure out why my direct deposit was delayed. was just about to hang up when I remembered claimyr.com from another thread here. Got a call back with an agent in 45 mins! Found out my refund had a small error that needed clearing. Got it fixed and my deposit hit this morning! talking to an agent got my refund released so fast.

LPT: If you really need your refund fast and reliable, just select the paper check option. SIKE! That's even worse 😂

Protip for everyone: Try accessing the IRS website very early in the morning (like 4-5am EST) or late at night after midnight. Way less traffic during those hours and much less chance of getting locked out. Been checking my transcript at 4:30am before work with no issues for weeks.

Does anyone know if this affects amended returns too? I filed an amendment in September and the status has been stuck on "received" for 3 months now. Cant get any updates from the where's my amended return tool.

i never trust the apps that offer "faster refunds" or take fees from your refund. They always take longer in my experience. I'd rather wait for direct deposit to my actual bank account.

Update from my end: DDD 3/15 with Venmo, just deposited at 3:35pm. Hope everyone else gets theirs soon!

Are you claiming any credits like Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit? Those automatically delay processing until at least mid-February due to the PATH Act, even if you filed in January. That might explain the discrepancy in what you're seeing.

You guys need to stop obsessing over these apps and just wait for your money. Checking 10 times a day won't make it come any faster.

I work at a tax office (not TurboTax) and we see this ALL the time. TurboTax's status tracker is garbage - they literally just check WMR themselves and then display it in their app, but often it glitches or fails to update properly. As long as WMR shows your DDD you're fine.

i had the EXACT same issue this year. TurboTax changed from DDD to pending on me too but my refund hit my bank account right on schedule. Don't stress it.

The IRS is a joke. They can take our money instantly but when it comes to giving refunds suddenly everything moves at sloth speed. I'm in the same boat - TT shows pending for 3 weeks now. Called IRS but couldn't get thru the robot hell.

This is actually really common with TT and their banking partner SBTPG. They hold onto refunds for weird reasons sometimes. Best thing to do: 1. Call SBTPG directly (not TT customer service) 2. Check your IRS transcript 3. Make sure your bank info is correct There's also a TT forum specifically for these issues that might have more specific advice.

This happened to me last year. EVENTUALLY I found out they had a question about one of my W2s (my employer had submitted it with a slightly different address than what I put). Once I called and clarified, refund came within days. But took 3 months to figure that out.

I used to work for InDOR (quit last year because management was horrible). Here's what they don't tell you: returns get sorted into different priority queues, and "first time filers" or "returns with unusual changes from prior year" get pushed to slower queues. They also intentionally slow-walk large refunds. It's all about managing their cash flow, not actually verifying your return.