Have you checked for a 570 code? That's an additional account action pending. Or a TC 420 for examination? Those would explain the delay. Without transcript access, it's difficult to diagnose. I'm concerned the divorce might have triggered additional review protocols.

The community wisdom here is that identity verification adds significant time to processing. Most people report 6-9 weeks after verification before seeing movement. I verified on February 8th and saw my first transcript update on March 29th. My deposit arrived on April 3rd. The silence is normal but frustrating. The system just takes time to work through the backlog.

My experience confirms this pattern: • Verified on Monday (March 11) • Transcript updated Friday (March 15) • Refund deposited Wednesday (March 20) My sister verified on Wednesday (March 13): • No update that week • Transcript updated following Friday (March 22) • Refund deposited Wednesday (March 27) Same tax situation, same preparer. Only difference was verification day. Wednesday seems to be the cutoff.

Did you know the IRS actually publishes their processing schedule internally? Their systems run on an antiquated weekly batch process that dates back to the 1970s. Ever wonder why your friend who filed after you got their refund first? It's all about hitting the right window in their processing cycle. Wednesday at noon Eastern is typically the cutoff for the current week's batch. Miss that window, and you're waiting for next week's cycle. Frustrating when you're waiting on money, isn't it?

I don't think location actually matters for processing speed. The IRS doesn't prioritize by state - they process returns based on filing method, credits claimed, and verification needs. I verified my identity last year and it took exactly 9 weeks to get my refund, just like they said it would. All these "faster in Texas" claims seem like coincidence rather than actual IRS procedure.

I must respectfully disagree with the previous comment. While the IRS doesn't officially acknowledge regional prioritization, there is substantial evidence suggesting processing variations by service center. The TIGTA report from December 2024 indicated that the Austin Service Center (handling Texas returns) had a 22% faster processing time for post-verification returns compared to the national average. This isn't coincidental - it's related to staffing levels and workload distribution across centers.

Just want to share a word of caution from my experience. Here's what you need to know about TAS requests: 1. First, call the TAS office directly in your state (find the number on irs.gov/advocate) 2. Explain your hardship situation clearly and specifically 3. Have documentation ready to prove the hardship 4. Be prepared for them to suggest alternatives first 5. If they take your case, you'll be assigned a specific advocate 6. IMPORTANT: Even with TAS help, amended returns still take time My sister thought TAS would solve everything immediately, but it still took 3 weeks to get resolution even with their help. They're amazing, but they're not magicians. Start the process immediately, but also look for temporary solutions for your housing situation.

I worked with TAS last summer on an amended return issue. They specifically look for four criteria: 1) Financial hardship, 2) Multiple failed attempts to resolve through normal channels, 3) Significant costs/burden if not resolved, and 4) Irreparable harm without intervention. Based on my experience, your eviction situation would qualify under criteria 1 and 4. When I called, they asked very specific questions about my hardship - how much was needed, exact dates, and documentation I could provide. Have you already tried calling the general IRS amendment line to see if they can flag your return for expedited processing? Sometimes that works before escalating to TAS.

Isn't it strange how we're all just expected to wait with no information? Like, why can't they just tell us exactly when our money is coming? I've found that being patient usually works out in the end, though. Last year I worried myself sick checking WMR every hour, but my refund showed up right when I needed it for rent. Maybe try to focus on other things for now?

OMG I literally just had this happen!!! State hit my account Tuesday and federal came Thursday morning!! I was SO HAPPY when I saw that deposit notification! 🎉 From what I've seen in these forums, it seems like a 3-10 day gap is pretty common this year for Chime users specifically. Hang in there - that money is probably already on its way to your account!