Has anyone else noticed how different the state and federal systems are this year? • California seems to be taking longer than previous years • The "up to 45 days" is their maximum processing time, not minimum • Most people I know are getting it around day 30-38 I'm curious - did you move or change banks recently? I've heard that triggers extra verification. When I had similar questions, I tried calling the FTB directly but spent hours on hold. Eventually used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 15 minutes. They confirmed my payment was scheduled and gave me the exact date. Might be worth trying if you're getting close to that 45-day mark?

I was probably in a similar situation to yours, I think. Filed around April 25th and was sort of concerned about the Golden State Stimulus timeline. Mine actually arrived, perhaps surprisingly, on exactly day 32 after filing. The payment came through as a direct deposit, which was somewhat faster than I expected based on their messaging. It might be worth checking your FTB account online, if you haven't already. Sometimes, I've found, the payment information appears there before it actually hits your bank account.

Compared to my experience with state tax returns, the IRS is moving like a glacier this year. I waited 8 weeks with zero movement, tried calling the regular IRS number about 20 times (always got the "high call volume" message), and finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to a human. The agent confirmed my return was just sitting in a backlog with no issues flagged - nothing I could do but wait. At least I stopped stressing about it being lost or having problems. Three days after that call, it magically started processing. I feel your frustration completely.

Have you checked for these potential issues? • Verify your AGI from last year matches what you entered • Confirm your W2 information matches what your employer reported • Check if you have any past balances or unfiled returns • Verify bank account information is correct Did you receive any notices in the mail? Sometimes they send letters but the status online doesn't update.

I spent THREE DAYS trying to get through to the IRS to ask this exact question last month. Kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours. Finally used Claimyr.com to get through and an agent confirmed that the current stimulus payment is protected from offset for child support. Saved me so much time and frustration! Here's their link: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Make sure your friend checks the IRS Get My Payment tool for the most up-to-date status on her stimulus. Even though it won't be offset for child support, there could be other processing delays.

Have you checked if you have any outstanding tax issues from previous years? Sometimes the IRS will hold current refunds if there are unresolved issues from past returns. Since you mentioned not receiving last year's refund either, there might be a connection between the two years. Also, did you claim any tax credits this year like the Earned Income Credit or Child Tax Credit? Those automatically trigger additional processing time under the PATH Act.

I track tax processing times pretty carefully, and this year has been particularly slow. As of March 15, 2024, the IRS reported that about 22% of returns filed before February 22nd were still in processing, which is higher than normal. If you filed on February 18th and it was accepted on the 21st, you're right at that cutoff date where delays are more common. The TurboTax early deposit feature is misleading - they can only advance your refund after the IRS has approved it and provided a direct deposit date. Since the IRS hasn't processed it yet, TurboTax can't give you any tracking. I'd recommend waiting until at least April 3rd (45 days from filing) before taking more aggressive action.

I... might be in the same boat. I'm not entirely sure if I received that payment or not, but I did claim it on my return. Now I have those same codes and I'm nervously waiting. I've heard that sometimes these adjustments can happen pretty quickly, while other times they can drag on. I suppose it depends on how backlogged the IRS is at the moment.

Just wanted to share some good news - I had this EXACT situation last month! Claimed I didn't get the Child Tax Credit advance when I actually did. Got the 570/971 codes, received a notice about 10 days later explaining the adjustment, and then my transcript updated with a DDD exactly 14 days after the notice date. The refund hit my account right on schedule, just minus the amount I had incorrectly claimed. So hang in there - the system is actually working pretty efficiently for these types of adjustments!