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I had my DDD on March 15th, and my WMR showed "refund sent" that morning. I was expecting it to hit my CHIME account that day based on previous years, but it didn't arrive until March 17th. When I called the IRS on March 16th, they explained there was a Treasury processing backlog due to the high volume of refunds being issued that week. Just a warning that even with today's DDD, there can be unexpected delays this time of year as we're right in the middle of peak tax season.
Just to clarify something important - the "refund arrived" status doesn't mean the money is in your bank yet. It only means the IRS has sent the payment instruction to the Treasury. Think of it like dropping a letter in the mailbox - it's sent but not delivered. With CHIME specifically, I've usually seen the money appear within 24 hours of that status change, but during busy periods it can take longer. If you need the money urgently, keep checking your CHIME app rather than the IRS website, as CHIME will update faster.
lol welcome to dealing with the IRS. might as well get comfy, youre gonna be here a while π€‘
Hey OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through to anyone or figure out what's going on with your refund?
Have you checked if there's been any identity theft? Sometimes scammers file false returns in your name, causing these kinds of issues.
You can request an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS website. It's a good way to protect yourself and it might reveal if there's been any suspicious activity on your account.
Thanks, I'll definitely look into that. Better safe than sorry!
Nia Wilson
Have you tried tweeting at the IRS? I know it sounds ridiculous, but sometimes their social media team is more responsive than their phone lines. Worth a shot! π¦
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Mateo Sanchez
β’lmao imagine sliding into the IRS's DMs π "hey bb, about that check...
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Nia Wilson
β’Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures! π€·ββοΈ You gotta do what you gotta do when dealing with the IRS.
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Aisha Mahmood
Pro tip: If you can't get through on the main line, try calling one of their other departments and then asking to be transferred. Sometimes it's easier to get a human that way.
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