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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls ā which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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I had exactly the same issue last year and waited exactly 9 days with my money already in my account but WMR still showing processing. I tried calling the IRS to make sure everything was actually finalized (was worried they might take the money back!) but couldn't get through after 127 minutes on hold. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in 18 minutes who confirmed everything was complete on their end and the WMR tool just hadn't caught up yet. Saved me hours of waiting and worrying about whether my case was actually closed.
Aiden Chen
ā¢Did you have to pay for that service? I'm feeling anxious about my refund status too, but I'm not sure about paying for something when I could just keep trying to call for free. Was it really worth it?
Madison King
ā¢Not the original commenter, but I've used Claimyr twice and it was 100% worth it. Think about how much your time is worth - spending hours redailing vs getting through in minutes. Plus the peace of mind knowing exactly what's happening with your money!
Zoey Bianchi
WMR is notoriously unreliable during peak filing season. Many taxpayers experience this disconnect between actual deposit and status updates. Always verify deposit dates on your transcript (cycle code 20240905) rather than relying on WMR. The IRS prioritizes payment processing over status updates. Check your account transcript for TC 846 code - that's your actual refund issued confirmation. The status tool is simply the last priority in their workflow.
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Mateo Lopez
It's like your money is stuck in a traffic jam on the financial highway! I'm in the same boat with a 2/26 DDD, SBTPG, and Capital One. Called SBTPG yesterday and they confirmed they received it but said there's a "standard processing period" before they send it to my bank. The representative assured me this is normal and not something to worry about. Think of it like ordering something online - the tracking says "shipped" but it still takes time to reach your doorstep.
You might want to try checking your SBTPG account directly if you haven't already. In my experience, sometimes the funds are actually released but there's a delay in the bank posting it. I would suggest possibly calling Capital One as well, as they might be able to see pending deposits that aren't visible to you yet. I believe most banks typically process ACH transfers within 1-3 business days, so you're likely still within the normal timeframe.
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NebulaKnight
Pro tip for anyone still waiting: Instead of calling the IRS main line and waiting forever, I used Claimyr.com last week and got through to an actual agent in about 15 minutes. They confirmed my return was processing normally and explained why my bars had disappeared. Saved me hours of being on hold and the stress of not knowing what was happening. Here's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
Does that service really work? I've been trying to reach the IRS for days about my missing refund.
NebulaKnight
ā¢Absolutely! I was skeptical too, but it connected me right away. The IRS agent was able to see exactly what was happening with my return and gave me peace of mind. Way better than the 3+ hour waits I was dealing with before.
Dmitry Popov
The Tax Topic 152 message is actually normal - it just means your return is being processed and a refund will be issued (assuming everything checks out). The bars disappearing is also super common during busy season. The IRS systems are ancient and can't handle the volume, so the WMR tool gets weird. Glad you finally got your date!
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On April 2nd, I was trying to figure out why my refund was delayed and couldn't reach anyone at the IRS. I tried using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it immediately showed me there was a hold code that was causing the delay. Saved me hours of phone time since I knew exactly what to discuss when I finally reached an agent on April 5th. They have a free version that covers basic transcript analysis.
Dylan Baskin
The phone number you need depends on your specific situation. Are you calling about a refund? A notice you received? An audit? Each has different departments and numbers. The main customer service line is 800-829-1040, but there are specialized numbers for different issues. Do you have a letter or notice with a reference number? Have you checked your online account at irs.gov/account?
According to Internal Revenue Manual 13.1.7.2, taxpayers qualify for TAS assistance if they are experiencing significant hardship, have not received a response by the date promised, or if an IRS system or procedure has failed to operate as intended. Most people don't realize TAS exists as a resource.
I managed to get through last week after trying different times of day. Have you tried calling right when they open at 7am? I've had much better luck in the early morning than afternoon calls.
Andre Lefebvre
I understand how stressful this waiting game can be. Here's what I'd recommend: Step 1: Check your tax transcript at IRS.gov to confirm the 2/26 date is still showing. Step 2: Look for any TC846 code which indicates the refund was sent. Step 3: Check for any TC971 codes which might indicate an issue. I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript when I was in your situation. It decoded all the transaction codes and explained exactly what was happening with my refund. It also predicted when I'd actually receive my money, which was spot on. Might save you some headache trying to decipher all those codes yourself.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
Direct deposits can fail. Banks reject them sometimes. Account numbers matter. Check your return. DD date plus 5 business days is standard wait time. After that, call IRS. Request a trace if needed. They'll tell you next steps. Keep checking WMR daily.
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Jamal Anderson
ā¢I believe it's actually possible that the IRS might have sent the refund to the wrong account, though this is somewhat rare. In such cases, the financial institution would typically reject the deposit, and the IRS would then issue a paper check, which could potentially take an additional 4-6 weeks to arrive, depending on current processing timelines.
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