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those codes are the WORST. had them 4 months straight last year and literally no one could tell me why. couldn't get thru on the phone. ended up using claimyr.com after someone here recommended it. got me thru to an actual person who fixed it while i was on the phone. refund came a week later. calling is def the way to go.
My tax guy says those codes are super common right now - the IRS is flagging nearly everything for review this year. If your partner hasn't filed in several years, they're probably just making sure everything matches up with their records. As long as the return was accurate, you'll get the refund eventually. Just be prepared to wait 60-90 days instead of the usual 21 days they promise.
Ugh that's a long wait. Fingers crossed it doesn't take that long.
Yeah it sucks but at least it'll come eventually. The IRS is ridiculously backed up this year.
The real issue is that the 'Where's My Refund' tool is basically useless. It shows the same status for weeks even when things are actually happening with your return. You need to check your tax transcript on the IRS website for actual updates and codes.
Last year after verification my return was processed in exactly 5 weeks. 2022 took like 10 weeks. Its totally random and depends on their workload. If you claimed credits like EITC or CTC it definitely takes longer cuz they have extra verification steps.
In this situation and tired of waiting? Use claimyr.com to get a direct line to an IRS agent. I was in the same boat with a paper check that never arrived. Used their service and got a callback from the IRS in 45 minutes. The agent filed a trace on my missing check right away and I had a replacement within 3 weeks. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent after trying for days on my own.
The IRS says 4 weeks is normal for paper checks - I know that doesn't help much but just wanted to share the official timeline. If it's approaching 4 weeks, then definitely prepare to call on May 10th.
Okay, stupid question maybe but how do you actually access your transcripts? I created an ID.me account but still can't figure out where to view them š
And once you have your transcript if you're confused about all the codes (I sure was), taxr.ai can explain everything in plain English. Saved me tons of research time.
I think the IRS hates us all. that's my only explanation at this point.
lol it sure feels that way sometimes
Nia Wilson
Ugh I feel your pain. I've been trying the in-person option but can't get an appointment anywhere within 100 miles of me. All booked solid for months. The IRS is such a joke.
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Mateo Martinez
Lifehack: If you file a paper return instead of e-filing, you're much less likely to get flagged for identity verification. I haven't been asked to verify in 5 years since I switched to paper filing. Yes it takes longer initially but no verification hassles.
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StarStrider
ā¢but paper returns take forever to process. last year it took like 4 months to get my refund when I filed by mail
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Mateo Martinez
ā¢yeah but at least it's a predictable 3-4 months. with e-file and verification issues it can be anywhere from 3 weeks to never lol
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