I'm in the exact same boat! Filed March 8th, accepted immediately, and now it's been 10 weeks with absolutely nothing. No 806 code, completely blank wage transcripts, and the "Where's My Refund" tool just mocks me with "still processing." I'm expecting around $3,100 back and desperately need it for some home repairs after a pipe burst last month. What's really driving me crazy is that I've called my employer multiple times and they confirmed they submitted everything correctly and on time. I've tried calling the IRS probably 15 times but either get disconnected after hours of hold music or the system just hangs up on me when I finally get through the automated maze. I've been reading through all these comments and it sounds like there might be some tools or services that could help figure out what's actually going on. Has anyone here actually tried the taxr.ai thing that keeps getting mentioned? At this point I'm willing to try anything to get some real answers instead of just sitting here wondering if my return disappeared into some digital black hole. The worst part is not knowing if there's an actual problem that needs fixing or if it's just going to magically appear one day. The uncertainty is killing me!

I'm dealing with something very similar! Filed in early March, got accepted within hours, but my transcript has been showing basically nothing for 9 weeks now. No 806 code, blank wage transcripts - the whole frustrating mess. What's really helped me understand what's happening is using some of the tools people have mentioned here. I tried the taxr.ai transcript analyzer after seeing it recommended multiple times, and it actually explained in plain English what all those confusing codes mean (or in our case, what the LACK of codes means). Turns out there are specific reasons why returns get stuck in processing limbo like this. The not knowing is honestly the worst part. At least when you understand what's causing the delay, you can stop wondering if you did something wrong or if your return just vanished into thin air. I'm still waiting on my refund, but having clarity about the process has definitely reduced my stress levels. For anyone else stuck in this situation - don't lose hope! It seems like these processing delays are really common this year, and most people eventually get their refunds once the IRS systems catch up with all the paperwork.

To all those having trouble reaching a human at IRS. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

This happened to me too Teresa! The amount disappearing with topic 152 is actually pretty normal during processing. Mine disappeared for about 10 days then came back with a deposit date. The 152 code just means they're reviewing your return - could be random verification or just normal processing delays. I'd give it another week or two before worrying. If your transcript shows no error codes, that's a good sign that nothing is seriously wrong with your return.

Has anyone used TurboTax for claiming the adoption tax credit? Their software seemed confused when I tried entering this last year and I ended up having to call customer support.

Congratulations on completing your adoption! I totally understand the stress about getting this right. One thing that might ease your mind - with your $95k income, you're well within the eligibility range, and even if you can't use the full credit in one year, it carries forward for up to 5 years. For documentation, beyond what others mentioned, make sure you keep records of when payments were made and what adoption period they relate to. The IRS cares about the timing - expenses generally need to be from the tax year the adoption was finalized or the year before. Since you finalized in December, most of your $18,500 should qualify for your 2024 return. Also, don't panic if some receipts aren't super detailed. As long as you can reasonably demonstrate they were adoption-related expenses, you should be fine. Bank statements showing payments to adoption agencies or attorneys can help supplement less detailed receipts. The key is having a clear paper trail that shows the expenses were necessary and directly related to the adoption process.

Call the number on the letter ASAP. The TAS advocate assigned to you can explain exactly what they need.

Just wanted to add - when you respond to the 13RCA letter, make sure to include the case number that's on the letter with any documents you send. Also keep copies of everything! The TAS is really helpful once you get through to them, they actually have more power than regular IRS customer service to resolve issues.

mine took exactly 12 days to come. hang in there!

Same situation here - filed about 2.5 weeks ago and still waiting on my 5071C letter. The uncertainty is killing me! Has anyone had luck with the online ID.me verification process, or is the phone/letter route really the only way? Also wondering if the postal service delays might be making this even longer than usual.