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I don't think it's normal to wait this long. You should definitely call them. I was in the same situation last month and found out there was an issue they needed to verify.
Good luck calling the normal IRS number though. I tried for TWO WEEKS straight and couldn't get through. The wait times are insane this year.
I had the same problem until I used Claimyr.com to get through to an agent. They got me connected in about 25 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. The agent confirmed my return was just stuck in the processing queue and nothing was wrong. Worth the fee to stop worrying and actually get answers: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
The "N/A" transcript status just means your return hasn't been fully processed yet. It doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. The IRS is still catching up from the pandemic backlog and their antiquated systems don't update in real-time. As long as your return was accepted, it's in their system. For reference, I filed 1/30, was accepted 2/10, and my transcript didn't update until 3/15. Refund arrived 3/18.
Been trying to call the IRS to check on mine (also Chime, also NC) and it's impossible to get through. Spent 3 hours on hold yesterday before getting disconnected. Anyone know a better way to reach them?
I was in the same boat last week and used Claimyr.com to get through to the IRS. They called me back when an agent was available instead of me sitting on hold for hours. Actually spoke to someone who confirmed my refund was approved and gave me the exact deposit date. Worth every penny since I needed that info for planning some bills. Here's their link: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
Just got mine today! Chime user in Greensboro. Filed Feb 3rd, had the PATH Act delay, but it finally came through. Hang in there!
Does anyone know if this applies to amended returns as well? I filed my original return on February 15th but had to submit an amendment on March 10th. Should I expect the same timeline, or does the amendment restart the clock entirely?
When you filed your amendment, did you receive any acknowledgment from the IRS? I'm in a similar situation and wondering what to expect.
I amended my return last year on March 5th after filing the original in February, and it took exactly 16 weeks to process. The IRS says to allow up to 20 weeks for amended returns, and in my experience, they use most of that time.
Let me clarify something important about these deposit dates. The DDD on your transcript is the date the IRS releases the funds, not necessarily when you'll see it in your bank account. Depending on your financial institution, it could be same-day or take up to 5 business days. This is different from tax returns filed in January, which often process faster because the volume is lower compared to February filings.
This is really helpful information! I was wondering why there seemed to be a discrepancy between when people report getting their refunds versus the dates on their transcripts.
SUCCESS! Filed 2/14, transcript updated today with DDD of 4/9! For anyone still waiting, I highly recommend checking your transcript instead of WMR. My WMR still shows only the first bar, but transcript has all the details including the 846 code with the direct deposit date. According to the r/IRS megathread, most 2/14-2/16 filers are seeing updates this week. Check https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript if you haven't already!
Chloe Taylor
Be careful about articles claiming there are new stimulus payments! I saw one that made me think I qualified for a new payment, but when I actually read it, they were just talking about regular tax credits that have existed for years. I spent hours researching only to find out it was misleading clickbait. I've checked the official IRS.gov website and there's nothing about new stimulus payments for 2024. Don't make financial plans assuming you'll get one!
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ShadowHunter
The community consensus seems clear: there are NO new stimulus payments for 2024. What we do have are the standard tax credits that have been part of the tax code for years. As independent contractors, we should focus on maximizing our business deductions and looking into credits we might qualify for like the Earned Income Credit if your income falls within certain thresholds. Much better to plan based on what actually exists rather than hoping for a stimulus that isn't coming!
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