I've been tracking refund timing for the past three tax seasons, and I'm definitely seeing faster processing this year. Last year my refund took 24 days with similar credits claimed. The year before that was during COVID backlog and took 47 days. This year? Just 11 days from acceptance to deposit. The IRS seems to have finally caught up on their backlog and improved their systems.

I filed on March 15, 2024, and got my refund on March 26, 2024 - just 11 days later! Also have 2 kids and claimed CTC. I was shocked because last year it took until May 12th to get my refund after filing in February. The IRS must have really streamlined their processes this year. I'm actually impressed for once!

Have you considered using taxr.ai to analyze your transcript? I was in a similar situation after verifying my identity last month and couldn't make sense of all the codes and dates. The tool explained that my 570 code was specifically related to the identity verification process and not an actual audit flag. It also predicted my DDD would appear within 7-10 days based on my cycle code, which turned out to be accurate. Might be worth checking out if you're trying to understand where exactly your return is stuck in the process?

The verification process this year seems significantly slower compared to previous years. In 2023, my post-verification wait was only 12 days. In 2022, it was about 18 days. This year, many people in my tax preparer community are reporting 30+ days after verification before seeing movement. The IRS has implemented additional security measures in their processing pipeline, especially for returns filed in January. If you claimed certain credits like EITC or CTC, that adds another layer of review. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do except wait or try to reach an agent who might be able to provide more specific information about your case status.

Have you considered using the free fillable forms directly from the IRS? It's like doing your taxes on paper but electronically. If you're comfortable with the tax forms and calculations, this is completely free regardless of income or tax situation. It's not as user-friendly as TurboTax or H&R Block - more like filling out Excel spreadsheets than being guided through questions - but if you know what you're doing with taxes, it works just like filing paper forms but without the stamp.

Has anyone tried the IRS's Free File Fillable Forms? I was skeptical at first since I have 1099 income from three different clients, but it worked perfectly for me. You do need to know which forms to fill out (Schedule C, SE, etc.), but if you're comfortable with basic tax concepts, it's completely free no matter your income level. I've used it for the past three tax seasons without issues?

Has anyone here experienced delays with Netspend compared to regular bank accounts? Last year I used my credit union and had my refund in 8 days after acceptance. Wondering if Netspend adds any processing time based on your experiences.

Have you considered using a free file service that offers an advance on your refund instead? Some tax prep companies will give you part of your refund immediately after your return is accepted, then the rest comes when the IRS processes it. Might be worth looking into if you need the money quickly. Just watch out for the fees - they're usually not worth it unless you absolutely need the cash right away.

I would suggest, if you don't mind me saying, that you might want to check a few additional things that could possibly help clarify your situation. First, perhaps look at your Return Transcript (not just the Account Transcript) which might show the actual filing status that was processed. Second, it's somewhat possible that the transcript is displaying information from a previous tax year if the current year processing isn't complete. Third, you might want to verify if your ex-spouse possibly claimed any dependents that you also claimed, which could potentially trigger a review that might explain the delay. In my experience, these discrepancies often resolve themselves within about 2-3 weeks as the IRS systems fully update.

Here's what you need to do immediately: Step 1: File Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) if you believe your ex filed incorrectly using your information Step 2: Request a Wage and Income Transcript to verify all income reported under your SSN Step 3: Pull your credit report to check for other potential identity issues Step 4: Document your separate living situation with lease agreements, utility bills, etc. I'm so tired of seeing the IRS systems cause these problems. This happens CONSTANTLY with separated couples. The bigger issue here is that if both of you claimed HOH from what the IRS might consider the same household, they'll deny one of you that status. And with him already receiving his refund, guess who they'll likely side with? You need to be proactive here.