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Had this exact problem. Missing W-2 was $1,200. Got 60-day letter. Called IRS after 30 days. They confirmed they found the missing W-2. Said to wait. Got adjusted refund 2 weeks later. No need to amend. Just be patient. System works.
I'm in the same boat right now! Forgot a $1,200 W-2 from a side gig. Got my 60-day letter three weeks ago. Called the IRS yesterday (only took 4 hours on hold... my personal best! π) and they confirmed they're just adjusting my return based on the missing W-2. Said I should get my adjusted refund in about 2-3 more weeks. The agent specifically told me NOT to amend since they're already fixing it. Apparently amending now would just throw another wrench in the system.
The blank transcript indicates your return hasn't entered the primary IRS processing queue yet. This is different from normal processing delays. I'd recommend bypassing the general line (800-829-1040) and instead call the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778. They can initiate a formal inquiry if your return has exceeded normal processing timeframes, which at 8+ weeks, yours definitely has. Request a "Taxpayer Assistance Order" if you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay. This triggers an expedited review of your case.
I waited 3 months for my refund last year after filing in February. Called every week. Each time they told me "just keep waiting." Finally got a letter saying they needed to verify my identity. But by then, I'd missed the payment deadline on my car loan that I was counting on the refund for. The late fees and credit score hit were brutal. Don't just wait like I did - be proactive! And definitely don't make financial plans assuming the refund will arrive on time. The IRS works on their schedule, not yours.
Be careful with Credit Karma this year. I had issues with my CTC processing because of how they handled the advance payments from last year. Steps I had to take: 1. Double-check that Letter 6419 amounts matched what CK entered 2. Verify CK didn't automatically check the box for receiving advance payments if you didn't 3. Call CK support directly (not IRS) to verify your filing status Several people in my tax group had delays because CK's system didn't properly account for the advance payments.
Was in same boat. Waited three weeks for letter. Never came. Called IRS. Endless hold times. Used Claimyr instead. Connected in 20 minutes. Agent confirmed portal amount was correct. Filed same day. Don't wait for letter. Claimyr saved me weeks of stress. https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
Oh my goodness, I went through EXACTLY this last year! I was so worried about messing up the Child Tax Credit after my divorce. I finally just went ahead and filed using the portal amounts. The letter arrived THREE DAYS after I filed and matched exactly what was in the portal. I was SO relieved! My return was processed normally with no issues at all. Just make sure you have a clear agreement with your ex about who claims which year - we put ours in writing just to be safe!
Kolton Murphy
EVERYONE NEEDS TO MARK THEIR CALENDARS FOR THE 21-DAY MARK! This is way more important than most people realize. Last year I waited 42 days when I could have called at 21 and resolved my issue in one day. This year I'm calling exactly on day 22 if I don't see movement. Compared to state returns, which often process in 7-10 days, the IRS timeline is painfully slow. Don't let them make you wait longer than necessary!
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Evelyn Rivera
Just to clarify for anyone else reading this thread - the 21-day timeframe the TA mentioned is specifically for the "Where's My Refund" tool guidance. According to Publication 5344, the IRS advises taxpayers to wait this period before inquiring about refund status. I'm a bit concerned because my Cycle Code on my transcript hasn't updated yet either.
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