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Direct Deposit to PayPal - Will IRS Deposit Before DDD 2/24?
My transcript just updated with a deposit date of 2/24. This is the 1st year I'm using PayPal to receive my direct deposit from the IRS. Not sure if it's reliable... Does anyone know if they usually deposit the money before the official DDD? Need to plan for some upcoming expenses.
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10+ Weeks Since Filing (2/13) - Still Processing, TT 152, No Transcript Access
It's been 10 weeks and 1 day since I e-filed on 2/13 with a substantial refund due. WMR still shows 'Processing' with Topic 152 displayed and refund amount still visible. I've attempted to access my transcripts through the IRS portal but keep encountering authentication issues. Given previous experiences with the IRS call center's inadequate responses and excessive hold times, I'm reluctant to allocate time to that approach. My AGI exceeds the threshold for standard processing delays, and I've verified all documentation was correctly submitted. Are there others encountering similar extended processing timelines for TY2023 returns filed in mid-February?
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Be very careful about how long you wait. According to IRS Publication 556, taxpayers generally have a limited window to address processing issues before certain automated systems take over. I waited 12 weeks last year thinking it would resolve itself, and ended up with my return being auto-adjusted incorrectly. Had to file Form 12807 (Request for Reconsideration) which took an additional 16 weeks to process. If you hit week 12 with no movement, I strongly recommend taking proactive steps per Section 6213(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Filed Yesterday with EITC and CTC - Should I Expect Standard 21 Days?
I filed on March 22nd and have both Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Should I expect it to just be the standard 21 days at this point? Normally I'm an early filer (usually January 24th-ish) but didn't bother this year since I knew I'd have to wait until at least mid-February for processing to start with these credits.
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I think the estimates are... generally accurate, but there's always exceptions. My return with EITC actually processed faster than expected this year, which was a nice surprise after hearing all the horror stories. I'd say plan for 21 days but don't be shocked if it takes a bit longer.
Should I amend my tax return for missing W-2 and dependent?
Quick question! Should I amend my taxes if I didn't file a w-2 or my other dependent? I'm concerned about potential issues down the line. Just want to make sure I'm handling this correctly and following proper protocol. Thanks for any advice.
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I actually had a somewhat similar situation in my family last year. My son, who's also military, forgot to include a W-2 from a brief civilian job he held during leave. We discovered it about three months after filing. The amendment process was relatively painless, all things considered. It probably took me about an hour to prepare the 1040-X, and while processing took nearly 4 months, there were no penalties since we voluntarily corrected the error before the IRS discovered it.
The community wisdom on this is pretty clear - amend now rather than wait. Here's why: 1. The IRS will eventually catch the missing W-2 through their matching program 2. Voluntary disclosure before they find it usually means no penalties 3. For the dependent, you're likely missing out on credits you deserve 4. Amended returns are taking 20+ weeks to process, so earlier is better 5. The peace of mind is worth the effort Just make sure to use certified mail with tracking when you send in your 1040-X!
Anyone use FreeTaxUSA? Comparing it to TurboTax/H&R for this year's refund
Has anyone used FreeTaxUSA? It was my first time using it last year. I haven't seen anyone talk about it with this year's refund processing. I only see people mentioning TurboTax and H&R Block. I'm trying to decide if I want to go back through TurboTax or not. I haven't gotten any correspondence about my refund but my transcripts say it was sent on the 4th of this month.
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FreeTaxUSA is totally fine, I've used it for years with no issues. The software doesn't affect how quickly your refund is processed or delivered. That's all on the IRS's end. If your transcript shows it was sent but you haven't received it, that's an IRS or banking issue, not a FreeTaxUSA problem.
What specific codes do you see on your transcript? If it shows a 846 code with the 4th date, that means it was sent. But sometimes there are other codes that can give more context about what's happening with your refund.
Yeah it shows code 846 for the 4th. There's nothing else after that date. I'm getting worried since it's been over a week now.
That is strange. Normally with code 846 you should have it within 5 business days max. Definitely worth contacting the IRS to see what's going on. They might need to trace the refund if it was sent but never received.
Paolo Romano
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Amina Diop
There's a significant misconception regarding Treasury Disbursement protocols for third-party financial platforms. The Automated Clearing House (ACH) network processes IRS refunds according to established Federal Reserve parameters, but PayPal operates as a Financial Service Provider (FSP) rather than a traditional depository institution. This distinction means they're not bound by the same Regulation E requirements for immediate fund availability. Most users report receiving funds on the actual DDD, not before.
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