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Anyone else think its INSANE that in 2025 the IRS still cant process a simple tax return efficiently?? Our tax dollars fund this broken system. The irony is PAINFUL š¤
they're still using computers from the 1970s for some of their systems. I'm not even joking.
OP, go to taxr.ai - literally saved me from the exact same situation last month. It explained my transcript, showed me what was happening with my refund, and even predicted the correct deposit date. Way better than guessing or stressing about it.
My wife and I both had March 3rd DD dates for our emerald cards. Hers came through yesterday but mine still isnt here. Makes absolutely no sense how they can be so inconsistent.
I'm never using Emerald Card again! My DD date was March 3rd and I'm still waiting. My friend who filed AFTER me and got DD to her regular bank account already got hers 3 days ago. These prepaid cards are a racket.
If it makes you feel any better, I'm in the exact same situation but with Current Bank instead of Varo. 3/19 DDD, still nothing as of this morning (3/20). Called Current and they said they haven't even received it from the IRS yet. So frustrating!
Has anyone else noticed that the deposit times have been getting worse every year? I used to get my refund within a week of filing back in like 2015. Now it takes 6+ weeks even when there are no issues. The whole system needs an overhaul.
IRS is understaffed and using computers from the stone age. They're literally still running some systems on code from the 1960s. No wonder everything is so slow.
yup i remember getting my refund in like 8 days back in 2016. now im lucky if i see it within a month š
I'm in almost the exact same boat - filed Feb 17, using Chime, claimed EIC. My transcript updated yesterday with a DD date of March 7. Since you filed a few days before me, check your transcript soon if you can access it!
FYI the IRS has a huge backlog this year. They're still catching up from pandemic staffing issues and the new tax law changes are slowing everything down. My tax guy told me to expect delays for everyone this season.
Can confirm. My sister works at IRS processing center and said they're drowning in returns right now and understaffed.
Amina Sy
the IRS is a disaster this year. I had an 846 date of 2/10 and didn't see my refund until 2/14. Then got a random letter saying they adjusted my amount by $2 š Make it make sense! Just be patient for a few more days.
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Oliver Fischer
try calling the tax advocates line at 877-777-4778. they might be able to tell you if there's an issue with your refund that's not showing up on transcript yet. sometimes there are holds that don't show up right away.
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Javier Morales
ā¢I was having the same problem getting through, but used claimyr.com and got a callback in 45 minutes. Tax advocate confirmed my refund was fine and explained exactly when to expect it. Saved me days of frustration.
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Natasha Petrova
ā¢Whoa that actually works? Might try it if my amended return issues don't get resolved this week.
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