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The IRS system this year is like a traffic jam during rush hour - sometimes your return gets stuck at a red light while others sail through. I've found that returns with certain credits or deductions get pulled into the slow lane for extra review. If you claimed home office deductions, education credits, or recovery rebate credits, that could explain why yours is moving at a snail's pace compared to previous years. Might be worth checking if any of those apply to your situation.
Alright, here's what's probably happening (and why you shouldn't panic... yet š ). The IRS has implemented new fraud detection algorithms this year that are flagging more returns for manual review. It's like getting randomly selected for additional screening at the airport - annoying but not necessarily because you did anything wrong. If you're at the 14-day mark, give it another week before taking action. But DO check your TurboTax account for any notices - they sometimes hide rejection notices in the most ridiculous places in their interface. Click on 'Tax Home' then 'Your tax returns & documents' then the specific year to see detailed status.
Thanks for breaking this down! I had something similar happen and found out my return was actually rejected because I transposed two digits in my W-2. The crazy thing is I only discovered it by accident when I logged into TurboTax for something completely unrelated. They never emailed me about the rejection! I just resubmitted and it was accepted within hours. Definitely worth checking the actual TurboTax account.
Just checked mine today! Gotta look for TC 846 "refund issued" on acct transcript. DD date is right there next to it. If u don't see it yet, ur still in processing. Mine showed up exactly 21 days after filing. Refund hit my bank acct the EXACT day shown. Need to check ASAP if ur counting on the $$ soon!
The deposit date information appears differently than it does on other government systems. Unlike unemployment benefits where the payment schedule is clearly labeled, the IRS transcript uses code 846 followed by a date. This is the scheduled deposit date. Keep in mind that banking holidays can affect this timing, similar to how Social Security direct deposits adjust around weekends.
I had this exact same issue! Here's what worked for me: 1. I checked both my account and my husband's account (he's primary) 2. His showed the transcript first, about 3 days before mine updated 3. I called the IRS using the automated system (1-800-829-1040) 4. Selected options 2-1-3-2 when prompted 5. Verified my identity 6. Found out my return was just in normal processing Such a relief to know nothing was wrong! The weekly updates are still happening, so definitely check again tomorrow morning. It might just appear!
This happens every year, and yet the IRS does nothing to improve their systems. I've been tracking my returns for the past 5 years, and the pattern is getting worse, not better. Last year I filed on 2/3, got transcript on 2/28, refund on 3/7. Year before was even faster. This year? Filed 2/1 like you and STILL waiting. My friend who filed 2/15 already got her refund! The processing order makes absolutely no sense anymore. At least with MFJ both spouses can check - gives you two chances to catch an update.
Just to clarify what others have said - the verification is absolutely mandatory, not optional. The question isn't whether you'll need to verify, but when and how. Wouldn't it be better to handle it now rather than potentially complicating your tax situation for next year too? The IRS has special procedures for military stationed overseas - have you looked into those specific options that might make this easier for your situation?
I was in almost the exact same situation last year while stationed in Okinawa. After trying to navigate the verification process myself for weeks, I finally discovered you can request a military-specific accommodation. I contacted the taxpayer advocate through my base's legal office, submitted my verification documents there, and they handled everything. Refund was processed within 3 weeks after that. The key was working through the base legal office - saved me months of headaches!
Angel Campbell
Tax professional here. The implications depend on a few factors: 1. The amount on the 1099-NEC (which determines the tax liability) 2. Whether she's had compliance issues before 3. If she files other tax returns on time The IRS uses an Automated Underreporter (AUR) program that matches 1099s against tax returns. For 2022 returns, this matching typically happens in late 2023 through mid-2024 (we're right in that window now, actually). If she files an amended return now, she'll likely just owe: - Original tax due - Interest (currently around 7%) - Possibly a small late payment penalty If she waits for the IRS to catch it (and they will, I promise), add: - Accuracy-related penalty (20% of tax) - Higher interest accumulation - Potential compliance flags on her account Don't let her lose sleep over it though! This is fixable and honestly *snort* the IRS has bigger fish to fry than small contractor income.
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Payton Black
According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/amended-returns-form-1040-x), you can now e-file amended returns for 2022, which might speed up processing. The site also mentions that the IRS generally has 3 years to assess additional taxes, but I've seen forum posts where people didn't get notices about missing 1099 income until 18+ months after filing. Has anyone confirmed if there's a typical timeframe for when these notices go out? I'm wondering if your daughter might still be in that window where they haven't processed the mismatch yet.
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