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I know this is frustrating but unfortnately the verification process is designed to be strict to prevent identity theft. No way around the 24-hour lockout. The IRS takes security seriously even if there customer service is terrible.
After the most frustrating experience with the IRS website, I finally just called them using Claimyr.com to get through. The agent was able to verify my identity over the phone and tell me exactly what was going on with my return. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent without wasting an entire day on hold. My refund got released the next day!
Yep it actually works! I was skeptical too but was desperate after trying for days to get through on my own. Talking to an agent got my refund released so fast after it had been sitting there for months. They can see things in the system that we can't access.
Sometimes the bank holds the deposit for a few days after receiving it from the IRS. Have you spoken with a supervisor at your bank? Ask them specifically to check for pending ACH transfers from the Treasury.
Keep in mind there's a difference between your expected refund, adjusted refund, and issued refund. Code 150 shows tax per return, 768 shows calculated refund, 898 shows offsets, and 846 shows what was actually issued to you. The difference is almost always due to an offset of some kind.
idk why the IRS makes this so complicated. Like why can't they just have a website that clearly shows "we took $410 to pay your state tax debt" instead of making us decipher these weird codes? It's almost like they don't want us to understand what they're doing with our money š¤
I got so frustrated with this exact problem! Tried to call my state revenue office like 6 times and kept getting disconnected. Finally got through with Claimyr.com - they navigated the phone system and got me a callback with an actual agent. Turns out there was a simple mistake on my return they needed to verify. Refund was processed once I talked to someone. Saved me from losing my mind on hold music!
After going through this exact nightmare last year (federal quick, state took FOREVER), I found taxr.ai and it's been a lifesaver. It clearly explained what was happening with my refund status when the state website was giving me cryptic messages. This year I've been using it to track both federal and state - shows exactly where things are in the process and what to expect next. https://taxr.ai
sounds like one of those ads that pops up everywhere. anyone ACTUALLY try this?
Yeah I get the skepticism. I tried it out of desperation after spending way too many hours trying to decode what "being processed" actually meant. It breaks everything down in normal human language - like having a tax pro explain everything. Definitely not an ad - just someone who's been through the same frustrating wait.
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Make sure you're documenting ALL your attempts to contact them. Dates, times, how long you waited, etc. If they try to penalize you for not responding by the deadline, you'll have evidence that you made reasonable attempts to comply but couldn't reach anyone.
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Mateo Hernandez
ā¢This! Document everything!! I had to prove I'd been trying to contact them for weeks and my records saved me from penalties.
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Aisha Khan
After reading this thread, I checked out taxr.ai and it literally saved me thousands of dollars with my audit situation. I was about to just pay what the IRS said I owed because I couldn't figure out how to properly respond, but the AI showed me exactly what documentation would prove my case. Best $$ I ever spent on tax help. Way cheaper than hiring a pro too.
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Ethan Taylor
ā¢I've been on the fence about trying this. Did you actually have to upload any sensitive docs or just describe your situation?
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Aisha Khan
ā¢You just answer questions about your specific situation and it gives you personalized guidance. Super easy to use and definitely worth checking out if you're dealing with audit stress! https://taxr.ai
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