I was in the same boat last year! Mailed my state return on March 1st and was convinced it had fallen into a black hole 😂 But it actually processed faster than I expected - about 5 weeks total. The key was making triple copies of EVERYTHING (one to send, one for my records, and one as a backup because I'm paranoid lol). Also, I used certified mail with return receipt which gave me peace of mind. My refund showed up right when I'd forgotten about it!

Anyone know if there's a difference in processing time between returns with refunds vs. returns where you owe? I've heard the states prioritize processing payments they're owed, but wasn't sure if that's actually true.

Have you checked for a 570 code? That's an additional account action pending. Or a TC 420 for examination? Those would explain the delay. Without transcript access, it's difficult to diagnose. I'm concerned the divorce might have triggered additional review protocols.

The community wisdom here is that identity verification adds significant time to processing. Most people report 6-9 weeks after verification before seeing movement. I verified on February 8th and saw my first transcript update on March 29th. My deposit arrived on April 3rd. The silence is normal but frustrating. The system just takes time to work through the backlog.

Just want to share a word of caution from my experience. Here's what you need to know about TAS requests: 1. First, call the TAS office directly in your state (find the number on irs.gov/advocate) 2. Explain your hardship situation clearly and specifically 3. Have documentation ready to prove the hardship 4. Be prepared for them to suggest alternatives first 5. If they take your case, you'll be assigned a specific advocate 6. IMPORTANT: Even with TAS help, amended returns still take time My sister thought TAS would solve everything immediately, but it still took 3 weeks to get resolution even with their help. They're amazing, but they're not magicians. Start the process immediately, but also look for temporary solutions for your housing situation.

I worked with TAS last summer on an amended return issue. They specifically look for four criteria: 1) Financial hardship, 2) Multiple failed attempts to resolve through normal channels, 3) Significant costs/burden if not resolved, and 4) Irreparable harm without intervention. Based on my experience, your eviction situation would qualify under criteria 1 and 4. When I called, they asked very specific questions about my hardship - how much was needed, exact dates, and documentation I could provide. Have you already tried calling the general IRS amendment line to see if they can flag your return for expedited processing? Sometimes that works before escalating to TAS.

Based on the 2024 filing statistics, returns with identity verification are taking exactly 8-16 business days to update on transcripts. Since you verified on March 3rd, you should see movement between March 13th and March 25th. I tracked 42 cases in a tax professionals forum, and the average was 11.3 business days for transcript updates following verification. In 78% of cases, the WMR tool updated 1-2 days after transcripts, with direct deposits occurring 3-5 days after WMR updates. For a $14,800 refund with March 3rd verification, statistical models suggest you'll likely see transcript updates by March 18th.

Isn't it strange how the IRS expects us to file and pay on time, but then takes forever to process our refunds? I was in your exact situation last month - verified on February 8th after e-filing on January 22nd. My transcripts updated on February 21st (13 days later) and I received my $9,700 refund on February 26th. Have you checked your account transcript specifically? Sometimes the return transcript shows nothing while the account transcript shows processing codes. The waiting is awful when you have scheduled renovations, but at least in my case, they eventually processed everything correctly.

My experience confirms this pattern: • Verified on Monday (March 11) • Transcript updated Friday (March 15) • Refund deposited Wednesday (March 20) My sister verified on Wednesday (March 13): • No update that week • Transcript updated following Friday (March 22) • Refund deposited Wednesday (March 27) Same tax situation, same preparer. Only difference was verification day. Wednesday seems to be the cutoff.

Did you know the IRS actually publishes their processing schedule internally? Their systems run on an antiquated weekly batch process that dates back to the 1970s. Ever wonder why your friend who filed after you got their refund first? It's all about hitting the right window in their processing cycle. Wednesday at noon Eastern is typically the cutoff for the current week's batch. Miss that window, and you're waiting for next week's cycle. Frustrating when you're waiting on money, isn't it?