I filed 2/11 and just got my deposit last week. No WMR updates at all until 2 days before the money hit my account. The IRS is seriously backed up this year - I heard they had staffing issues at several processing centers. Hang in there!

Check if you have any past due debts that might trigger an offset (student loans, child support, etc). Those can cause delays because your return gets routed through an additional review process. Also, if you filed by paper instead of e-file, add at least 6-8 weeks to the normal processing time.

When they say April 5th, is that when they're sending it or when you should expect to receive it? This is an important distinction that often confuses taxpayers. The date they provide is typically when the IRS releases the funds to your financial institution, not necessarily when you'll see it in your account. Why does this matter? Because depending on your bank's processing times, you might not see the money until April 8th or 9th, especially if the 5th falls on a weekend or holiday.

OMG I'm so mad at the IRS right now!!! They told me March 15th and I STILL don't have my money!!! 😡😡😡 Maybe try calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service instead of just waiting? They sometimes can push things through faster if you have a financial hardship. The number is 1-877-777-4778. I'm going to try them tomorrow because this wait is ridiculous!!

I NEED TO WARN YOU about something important! While it's great your 2024 return is processing, be extremely careful about the congressional inquiry for 2023. My friend went that route and it triggered an automatic review of BOTH tax years! The IRS suddenly put a hold on her 2024 refund that was about to be issued while they investigated the 2023 situation. I'm not saying don't contact your representative, but be prepared that it might cause them to look at your entire tax history. Make sure you have ALL your documentation ready for both years just in case. The IRS systems are connected in ways that aren't always obvious to us as taxpayers!

Have you considered that this might actually work in your favor from an interest perspective? The IRS is required to pay interest on delayed refunds after 45 days from the filing deadline or the date you filed, whichever is later. Wouldn't it be better in some ways to have your 2023 refund delayed if you're going to receive interest on that amount? Of course, this assumes you don't urgently need those funds right now. Another approach might be checking if you qualify for assistance through the Taxpayer Advocate Service, which can sometimes move things along faster than a congressional inquiry.

After experiencing this exact situation, I attempted to contact the IRS through normal channels for 3 weeks with no success. Their Taxpayer Assistance Centers were booked solid. I utilized Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to secure a direct connection with an IRS agent. The representative confirmed my CTC for my 2023 newborn was in secondary processing and provided a Transaction Code 290 timeframe for resolution. The call expedited my case and my additional CTC was deposited 9 days later.

According to the IRS.gov forums and r/tax discussions I've been following, many parents are seeing a 4-6 week delay specifically for 2023 newborns. I'm really concerned because my mortgage payment is due soon and I was counting on this money. Has anyone received their additional CTC payment recently? The IRS2Go app isn't showing any updates for me.

Check Publication 501. It explains dependency tests. Keep good records. Document who paid what. Save receipts for major expenses. Have your partner save proof too. Better safe than sorry. The support test is what matters most here.

Just to clarify something important - are you and your partner legally married? Because that would change everything about this situation. If you're married, you cannot be claimed as a dependent by your spouse - you'd need to file either jointly or married filing separately. But if you're not legally married and just partners/roommates, then all the dependency tests others mentioned would apply. Can you clarify your relationship status for more accurate advice?