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I filed on January 29th, 2024 and was stuck in the error department until April 4th, 2024 - exactly 9 weeks and 2 days. Called on March 15th and was told to wait the full 10 weeks. Called again on April 1st and was told it was being worked on. Received my deposit on April 8th. If you don't see movement by April 13th (which will be your 10 weeks), call immediately on April 15th to request they expedite. The fiscal quarter just ended and they're clearing backlogs now!
Based on what I've seen in this community over the past few years, this "no errors but in error department" situation happens to thousands of gig workers each filing season. It's essentially a random selection for additional verification. I've tracked patterns in the community and noticed most people receive their refunds between weeks 8-10, with a small percentage going longer. The best approach is to: 1) Check your transcript weekly, not daily, 2) Call only after your 10 weeks are up, and 3) Remember that nearly everyone eventually gets their refund with no changes. The IRS is just overwhelmed and understaffed.
Has anyone else noticed how different the state and federal systems are this year? β’ California seems to be taking longer than previous years β’ The "up to 45 days" is their maximum processing time, not minimum β’ Most people I know are getting it around day 30-38 I'm curious - did you move or change banks recently? I've heard that triggers extra verification. When I had similar questions, I tried calling the FTB directly but spent hours on hold. Eventually used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 15 minutes. They confirmed my payment was scheduled and gave me the exact date. Might be worth trying if you're getting close to that 45-day mark?
I was probably in a similar situation to yours, I think. Filed around April 25th and was sort of concerned about the Golden State Stimulus timeline. Mine actually arrived, perhaps surprisingly, on exactly day 32 after filing. The payment came through as a direct deposit, which was somewhat faster than I expected based on their messaging. It might be worth checking your FTB account online, if you haven't already. Sometimes, I've found, the payment information appears there before it actually hits your bank account.
Compared to my experience with state tax returns, the IRS is moving like a glacier this year. I waited 8 weeks with zero movement, tried calling the regular IRS number about 20 times (always got the "high call volume" message), and finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to a human. The agent confirmed my return was just sitting in a backlog with no issues flagged - nothing I could do but wait. At least I stopped stressing about it being lost or having problems. Three days after that call, it magically started processing. I feel your frustration completely.
Have you checked for these potential issues? β’ Verify your AGI from last year matches what you entered β’ Confirm your W2 information matches what your employer reported β’ Check if you have any past balances or unfiled returns β’ Verify bank account information is correct Did you receive any notices in the mail? Sometimes they send letters but the status online doesn't update.
An additional factor to consider is the Refund Fraud Detection Protocol (RFDP) that was implemented in TY2023. This automated system flags returns with statistical anomalies based on historical filing patterns. The system doesn't generate transcript codes during initial review phases, creating what appears to be processing stagnation. Approximately 12% of early filers are experiencing extended holds this season per the National Taxpayer Advocate quarterly report.
I spent THREE DAYS trying to get through to the IRS to ask this exact question last month. Kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours. Finally used Claimyr.com to get through and an agent confirmed that the current stimulus payment is protected from offset for child support. Saved me so much time and frustration! Here's their link: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
Did they charge you a lot for that service? I've been trying to reach the IRS for weeks about a different issue.
Make sure your friend checks the IRS Get My Payment tool for the most up-to-date status on her stimulus. Even though it won't be offset for child support, there could be other processing delays.
Mia Green
I had this happen in 2022 and again last year. Both times my transcript showed nothing for about 10 weeks, then suddenly updated all at once. When I finally got my refund, it included interest because it took so long! Check if you have any credits like EITC or CTC - those trigger automatic longer reviews. I remember being concerned just like you are now.
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Emma Bianchi
Ngl, had the same issue but it resolved itself. Filed Jan 24th, WMR said processing forever, transcript showed zilch until mid-April. Then boom - everything updated at once and got my DD 3 days later. No explanation, no letter, nothing. IRS gonna IRS I guess. Hang in there!
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