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Be extremely cautious about checking your transcript too frequently. The IRS Identity Protection System sometimes flags accounts with excessive access attempts as potential identity theft risks. This can trigger an IP PIN requirement or account lock, further delaying your refund processing. I experienced this during the 2022 tax season when my Injured Spouse claim was delayed an additional 8 weeks due to identity verification requirements. The IRS representative specifically mentioned that daily transcript access triggered the security protocols. Consider limiting checks to once weekly, preferably on Thursdays when most transcript updates are processed.
Your return is currently in what's known as the Injured Spouse Processing Queue (ISPQ). Based on current processing metrics, returns accepted on February 10th, 2024 with Form 8379 and EITC are showing average processing times of exactly 112 days. The EITC verification adds precisely 23 days to standard injured spouse processing. The earliest DDD I've observed for a similar situation this season was for a return accepted on January 29th that received a DDD of May 8th - approximately 100 days from acceptance. Your estimated DDD would be June 1st, 2024 if following the same pattern.
Listen, this happens more often than you'd think. I always triple-check my banking info when filing. For your situation, you need to understand exactly what's on your transcript. Those cycle codes and transaction dates tell you a lot more than just the DDD. I started using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) this year to analyze my transcript - it explains every code and tells you exactly what each entry means for your specific situation. It would tell you precisely when your check was processed for mailing based on your transcript data. Much better than guessing or getting conflicting info from random people online.
I had this exact problem earlier this tax season. My check finally showed up 9 days after the DDD on my transcript. Are you signed up for Informed Delivery through USPS? That way you'll at least know when it's coming that day. Did your tax preparer acknowledge their mistake? Did they offer any compensation for the delay since it was their error?
The SBGT issues happen every year around peak filing time. Don't waste hours trying to log in. Download your tax docs directly from your brokerage websites. Enter the info manually. Takes 30 minutes max. Saves hours of frustration. Been doing this for 5 years now. Never had a problem.
Are you using the desktop version or the online version of TurboTax? I've noticed the desktop version seems to handle the SBGT connection more reliably. Also, have you tried accessing it during non-peak hours?
After being in the same situation (8 weeks, no updates), I used Claimyr.com to get through to an IRS agent. Got connected in about 25 minutes instead of spending days trying to call. The agent confirmed my return was just in the verification queue for the Child Tax Credit and nothing was wrong. Gave me peace of mind even though I still had to wait another week. Here's their link if you want to try: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
This is frustratingly common this year. I work with taxes and have clients waiting 10+ weeks with Child Tax Credit claims. The IRS is prioritizing returns with no credits/deductions first because they're simpler to process. Not fair, but that's how they're managing the backlog.
That's messed up. People who need the money most (families with kids) have to wait longer? System is broken.
Elliott luviBorBatman
I had a similar situation on April 3, 2024. My return filed January 29th had been stuck with a 570 code dated March 8th. I called on March 15th, March 22nd, March 29th, and April 3rd. On the last call, the agent immediately said, "I see you've been calling weekly." What worked for me was asking specifically about the REASON for the 570 hold. They disclosed it was a random review of my education credits. My transcript updated on April 10th with a 571 release code, and my refund was deposited on April 17th - exactly 79 days after filing.
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Demi Hall
ā¢When you asked about the reason for the hold, did they give you any steps you needed to take to resolve it? Or was it just a matter of waiting for their review to complete?
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Mateusius Townsend
ā¢Did you have to provide any additional documentation for your education credits? I'm wondering if these random reviews require taxpayer action or if they're just internal verification processes.
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Kara Yoshida
Just mail them a Form 911. Request taxpayer advocate help. It's free. They'll assign someone to your case. You'll get answers faster. No more endless calls. Worth the effort. I got my refund two weeks after filing Form 911. Should have done it sooner.
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