Okay, so here's what I've learned after dealing with this for the past few weeks: • If you e-filed, give it at least 21 days before panicking. For paper returns, it's more like 6-8 weeks. • Check the 'Where's My Refund' tool, but don't rely on it entirely. It doesn't always update in real-time. • Look at your tax transcript online. It often has more detailed info than the refund tool. • If you claimed certain credits (like Earned Income Tax Credit), your refund might be held for additional review. • If it's been longer than the standard processing time, you can try calling, but be prepared for long waits. • Sometimes, no news is good news. As long as you don't get a letter saying there's a problem, your return is probably just in the queue. Hang in there, everyone! The system is frustrating, but most people get their refunds eventually.

Anyone else tempted to just show up at an IRS office in person? I'm bout ready to camp out til they give me my money 😤

guys. we need to stop complaning and do something about this. who's down to storm the irs building with me? 😤✊

Pro tip: If you owe them money, they'll find you real quick. But if they owe you? Prepare to wait until the heat death of the universe 🙃

Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you're looking at the right transcript. There's a few different types (account transcript, return transcript, etc.) and they show different info. Might be worth double-checking you've got the one you need.

idk if this helps but i had issues with my 2020 taxes too. turns out it was bc of all the covid relief stuff messing up the system. might be worth asking about that specifically when u get ahold of someone

Whatever you do, DON'T agree to let them send another check without cancelling the first one. My friend did that and ended up with two checks and a huge headache trying to return one. Make sure they put a stop on the original check first!

Anyone else think its crazy we still use paper checks in 2023? Like, hello IRS, ever heard of direct deposit? 🙄💅

Check your tax transcript for TC 570 codes. If you have one, that's your answer - it means they're holding your return for review. If not, try calling the IRS early morning (7am Eastern) when wait times are shorter. Also, if your return is more complex than your husband's (multiple income sources, investments, etc.), that could explain the difference even if filed just a day apart. Different processing teams handle different types of returns.

Have you checked if your return shows any pending actions? Sometimes what appears as a delay is actually an invisible verification process happening behind the scenes. Did you claim any education credits, have investment income, or report any self-employment that your husband didn't? These factors can trigger different processing paths even when filed a day apart. Worth checking your complete transcript and not just the account transcript to see if there are any clues there.