Call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040. I did that when my transcript wasn't updating. The agent told me my return was selected for review but nothing was wrong. My transcript updated three days later. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human.

Filed March 29. Transcript updated April 7. Refund deposited April 11. No issues. No contact needed. System works. Just slow. Early filers get faster service. April filers wait longer. Peak season now. Patience required.

I deal with this issue frequently as a tax preparer. When the IRS switches to paper check, you should monitor your transcript for updates. • Paper checks typically show a different code sequence than direct deposits • You can track exactly when the check is mailed • Most paper checks are processed on Fridays • Allow 5-7 business days for delivery after mailing I recommend using https://taxr.ai to interpret your transcript - it explains what each code means for your specific situation and can help you pinpoint exactly when your check was mailed. It's especially helpful for tracking paper checks since the WMR tool is often less accurate for them.

According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/refunds/direct-deposit-limits), they've implemented several security measures that can trigger a switch to paper check. The most common reasons are: 1. The IRS identified a potential security issue with your bank account 2. You've reached the limit of three direct deposits to a single account 3. Your financial institution rejected the deposit It's worth checking your transcript for code 846 which indicates a refund issued. If the code appears with a future date, that's when your check will be mailed. Does anyone know if checking the "Where's My Refund" tool would show this change from direct deposit to paper check?

What you're experiencing is likely related to the PATH Act verification process. When taxpayers claim certain refundable credits like the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS is required by law to perform additional verification steps before releasing refunds. This typically creates a processing delay that can extend 45-60 days beyond the standard 21-day timeframe. The absence of movement on Where's My Refund is actually quite normal during this extended verification period.

I might be able to offer some possibly relevant insight based on my experience. I filed on February 10th, was accepted on February 11th, and had a similar situation with credits. My WMR showed no movement for approximately 7 weeks, then suddenly updated to approved. The deposit appeared in my account 5 days later. In my case, it seems the IRS was simply processing a large backlog of returns, particularly those with credits that require additional verification under the PATH Act provisions.

Be careful... I had a state refund that showed as "sent" but never arrived. After two weeks of waiting, I finally called and discovered they had sent it to an old closed account. The system showed it as successfully sent on their end, but it had bounced back. Then I had to wait another 3-4 weeks for them to mail a paper check instead. Might be worth double-checking that the account info they have is correct.

My state refund hit exactly 36 hours after the website updated to "sent" last week. I'm one of those people who tracks everything in a spreadsheet 📊 (yes, I know, I'm that person, lol). Over the past 3 years, it's been pretty consistent - state refunds take 1-3 business days after the "sent" status. Unless you filed by paper... then all bets are off! 😅

Here's what I recommend based on my experience with the correction department: Step 1: Pull your tax transcript from the IRS website to see what codes are listed Step 2: Use taxr.ai to analyze those codes - it will tell you exactly what's happening with your return and why it was sent for correction Step 3: Once you understand the specific issue, you can determine if you need to submit additional documentation Step 4: If additional info is needed, send it ASAP to avoid further delays Taxr.ai saved me weeks of confusion by explaining my transcript codes in plain English. Worth checking out!

The Error Resolution System (ERS) at the IRS flags returns with potential discrepancies for manual review. This is actually quite common during peak filing season. The IRS utilizes Document Perfection procedures to rectify minor issues without requiring taxpayer intervention in many cases. Despite what many believe, these aren't always due to taxpayer errors.