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I had the exact same experience this year! Filed February 5th, accepted February 6th, and then... nothing. Just that one bar on WMR for weeks. Isn't it frustrating when you see others who filed after you already receiving their refunds? I finally got my deposit date yesterday - a full 46 days after filing. The IRS seems to be processing returns in batches rather than first-come-first-served this year. Your patience will be rewarded, I promise.
OMG this is so frustrating!!! 😡 I'm in the EXACT same boat! Filed 2/09, accepted 2/15, and STILL stuck on one bar! My coworker filed AFTER me and got her refund TWO WEEKS AGO! I'm worried this means there's a problem with my return or that I'm being audited or something. Has anyone had this happen and then suddenly got their refund without any issues? I'm starting to panic because I need this money for my daughter's braces appointment next month!
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Has anyone tried calling the specific Identity Verification number instead of the main IRS line? Last year when I had to verify, I called 800-830-5084 directly and they were able to verify me over the phone without the letter. I'm wondering if that's still an option or if they've changed the process for 2024 returns?
I had almost exactly the same situation, possibly with a slightly different timeline. My verification was posted April 2nd, and I didn't get any portal notification whatsoever. The letter arrived around April 15th (a bit later than expected), and I verified online the same day. My refund was processed about 9 days later, which seems to be fairly typical for verification cases. You might want to check your mailbox carefully, as the envelope looks somewhat generic and could be mistaken for junk mail.
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Here's what you need to know about student loan offsets in 2024: • The COVID-era protections that paused offsets officially ended in September 2023 • The "Fresh Start" program gave some borrowers a chance to exit default, but had deadlines • California residency doesn't protect against federal tax refund offsets • You can check your offset status by calling the Treasury Offset Program at 800-304-3107 • If you're married filing jointly, your spouse can submit Form 8379 (Injured Spouse) • Loan rehabilitation takes 9 months of on-time payments but can stop future offsets • Consolidation is faster (about 30 days) but doesn't help with offsets already in process Time is critical with these situations - each option has different timelines and impacts.
Instead of waiting to see if they take your refund, you might want to consider putting your refund on hold temporarily. You can file your taxes but request a hold on the refund by submitting Form 8379 even if you're not technically eligible for injured spouse relief. This buys you time to call the Default Resolution Group at 800-621-3115 and start loan rehabilitation. Once you make your first rehabilitation payment, ask them for a letter confirming you're in the program, then you can request the hold on your refund be released. This worked for me in 2022 when I was in a similar situation.
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Just got my refund today! DDD was 2/26, trace number appeared at 7:23pm on 2/25, and money was in my account at 12:01am on 2/26. Everything went exactly as planned! I was actually impressed with how smooth it was compared to last year when I had to wait an extra week past my DDD. For anyone still waiting - hang in there, the system is working, just maybe not as fast as we'd all like. 🙌
Word of caution from someone who's been burned before: Don't count on that money until it's actually in your account! 😅 Last year I had a DDD of 3/12, saw my trace number on 3/11, told my landlord I'd pay on the 12th... and then the money didn't hit until 3/15 because of some "processing delay" at SBTPG. They take their sweet time deducting their fees before sending it along. The IRS might be prompt with their timeline, but these third-party processors march to their own drummer.
Omar Fawaz
Has anyone actually qualified for an Offer in Compromise? I've heard that's the program where you can settle for less than you owe, but I'm not sure what the requirements are or if it's worth pursuing?
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Diego Vargas
•The IRS has a pre-qualifier tool for OIC eligibility on their website. It uses RCP (Reasonable Collection Potential) calculations to determine if you qualify. You need to demonstrate financial hardship through asset equity, income, and necessary living expenses. The acceptance rate for OICs is approximately 40.3% according to the latest IRS data.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•Did you know that less than 1% of taxpayers with debt actually qualify for significant reductions through Offers in Compromise? The IRS approved only about 25,000 OICs last year out of millions of tax debts. Wouldn't it be better to focus on payment plans that are almost guaranteed approval instead of spending months on paperwork that will likely be rejected?
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StarStrider
The IRS has several legitimate relief options that don't require paying a third party: 1. Installment Agreement - Per IRC § 6159, you can set up monthly payments 2. Currently Not Collectible status - If you can prove financial hardship 3. Penalty Abatement - First-time penalty abatement is available to many taxpayers 4. Offer in Compromise - Settle for less if you qualify (rare) Call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040 or use the online payment agreement application. No need for expensive middlemen.
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