I just want to add something important that no one has mentioned yet - if you had any offsets (like student loans, child support, etc.), the refund can take an additional 1-2 weeks after leaving errors because it has to go through the Treasury Offset Program review. Also, if you're getting a paper check instead of direct deposit, add another week minimum. The IRS told me this when I called about my own situation back in March. They don't usually volunteer this information unless you specifically ask about offsets.

I've been through this EXACT scenario twice now. Last year I claimed a credit I wasn't eligible for, and this year I had an issue with the Child Tax Credit. Both times, it took exactly 12 days from leaving errors to getting my refund. What I've learned is that the WMR tool updates approximately 3-4 days before you actually get the money. So if you're obsessively checking WMR like I was (multiple times daily), watch for the status change to "approved" - that's your signal that money is about 3-4 days away. This pattern has been consistent for me and several friends in similar situations.

You might want to consider contacting your local Taxpayer Assistance Center instead of calling the national hotlines. You generally need an appointment, but they can sometimes help with amended return status checks. It's possible they might be able to see more details about where in the process your return is stuck. I believe this approach might work better for complex situations that are difficult to explain over the phone.

I was in the EXACT same situation with my amended return stuck for months! Here's what finally worked: 1. First, check your amended return status online using the Where's My Amended Return tool 2. If it shows processing for more than 16 weeks, call 866-464-2050 3. Call right at 7:00am Eastern 4. When prompted, enter the tax year you're calling about 5. Have your SSN, filing status, and a copy of your return ready I got through on my second attempt and they explained exactly what was happening with my return. Such a relief to finally know what was going on!

Just went thru this exact thing last week! My DDD was 2/21 on transcript but didn't hit Chime til 2/23. Called IRS (nightmare btw) and they said once they release it, it's up to the banks. Chime usually posts 2 days early for regular paychecks but tax refunds seem diff. Don't stress yet - give it til EOD tomorrow. If nothing by Friday, then maybe start worrying. FWIW my friend w/ Wells Fargo had same DDD and got hers a day AFTER me, so Chime still faster than trad banks.

Be careful with Chime and tax refunds! Last year I had a similar situation and kept checking for pending deposits. When it finally showed up as pending, I immediately set up several bill payments based on that. Then Chime suddenly removed the pending status and the deposit didn't actually post for another 3 days! Apparently there was some verification issue. I ended up with $175 in overdraft fees because I'd scheduled payments thinking the money was guaranteed. Just a warning not to spend anything until it's fully posted, not just pending.

Per IRS Procedure 2021-23, unemployment compensation adjustments are being processed in phases, with simpler returns being addressed first. Have you received any correspondence from the IRS regarding your return being selected for review? The medical expense deduction you mentioned previously could potentially trigger additional scrutiny under IRC Section 213(d).

My sister had almost the identical situation last year - regular refund with unemployment compensation. Her regular refund came after 3 weeks, but the unemployment adjustment took nearly 9 weeks. Compare that to my coworker who got both within 5 weeks total. The difference seemed to be that my coworker had a very simple return with standard deduction, while my sister itemized with medical expenses (sounds similar to your situation).

Did you receive the actual notice yet? Check if it's a CP2000 notice. Those are proposed assessments. Not final bills. You can respond with documentation. The IRS might have received income information they think is yours. Could be identity theft. Could be a reporting error. Don't pay until you verify.

Based on your situation, here are some steps to take: • Request your Wage and Income Transcript from the IRS to see what income was reported under your SSN • Compare this with your actual income records • Look for the specific tax issue on your notice (usually in a section called "Changes to your return") • Respond before the deadline on the notice (very important!) • If it's a simple error, you can often resolve it by mail with supporting documents Don't ignore this - the amount will only grow with penalties and interest if it's valid.