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Just Spoke to Local IRS - Zero Movement on Transcript After Filing 2/1
Just spoke to someone from my local IRS office today, and wanted to share some info for those of us with zero movement on transcripts and WMR. My husband and I e-filed on February 1st and our return was accepted the same day. It's been over 7 weeks now with absolutely no updates - our transcript still shows all zeros and WMR hasn't moved past the first stage. I called after seeing another post about setting up an IP PIN after the refund was accepted. The lady I spoke with was incredibly understanding and recommended I definitely call back Monday (which will be my 21st day since filing) so they can take a deeper look at what's happening. She mentioned there have been several returns this year with zero movement. It gave me a little peace of mind knowing they'll examine what's going on. Just hoping we get our refund soon since we're trying to pay for some home repairs. So my advice - if you're past your 21-day mark, call your local IRS office. Has anyone else had success getting answers this way? And is there anything specific I should ask when I call back Monday?
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Has anyone claimed both CTC and Additional Child Tax Credit gotten their refund yet?
Has anybody that claimed the Child Tax Credit AND the Additional Child Tax Credit gotten their refund or a direct deposit date yet? I'm sort of in a difficult position financially and was wondering about timelines. If you have possibly received yours, when did you file approximately & when did you get your date/refund? I'm trying to determine if there might be some kind of delay for those of us claiming both credits, as I've heard some rumors about this. I submitted all documentation thoroughly and double-checked everything, but I'm still a bit concerned about the waiting period.
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Tbh I'm not convinced there's any rhyme or reason to how they're processing these. Filed Feb 8th w/ both credits, still nothing. Friend filed Feb 12th, got DDD last week. Seems totally random. The WMR tool is useless - just says "still processing" for weeks. Doubt calling helps unless there's an actual problem. Might just be a waiting game for most of us.
Don't worry too much! The IRS is definitely processing returns with both credits - I just got mine yesterday! Filed on February 5th and waited exactly 31 days. It felt like forever because I really needed that money, but it did come through! The system is working, just a bit slower for some of us. Hang in there! 💕
No Update on Refund - Filed 1/31, Verified 2/21, Still Nothing
Ugh no update yet. Filed on 1/31, got verified on 2/21, and absolutely nothing since then. Last year I had my refund by now, and the year before I was already planning what to do with it. This is getting ridiculous! I've checked WMR daily and my transcript twice a week. I know my rights as a taxpayer and I shouldn't have to wait this long without explanation. Has anyone else been stuck in this limbo? What steps should I take to get some answers without spending hours on hold?
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According to the IRS operations dashboard (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations), they're currently processing returns received in late January/early February. Your timeline actually fits within their current processing window. The r/IRS community wisdom suggests that identity verification adds approximately 9-14 additional processing days. Stay calm and keep checking your transcript weekly rather than daily - many people report that constant checking seems to delay updates (though that's probably just perception bias).
Call Taxpayer Advocate Service. Free help. Better than waiting. Number is 877-777-4778. They can check status. Sometimes they can expedite if hardship.
Thx for this suggestion! I've dealt w/ TAS before when the IRS lost my amended return and they were super helpful. Just FYI for anyone considering this route - you usually need to demonstrate some kind of financial hardship (eviction, utilities shutoff, etc) for them to take your case, but they're def worth contacting if you're in that situation.
I would perhaps add that the Taxpayer Advocate Service is somewhat backlogged as well, so while they may be able to help, it could still take some time. In my experience, they typically prioritize cases with immediate financial hardship.
Filed 2/3 with EIC and CTC - State Refund Received but No Federal Updates (Transcript/WMR)
I've been tracking my tax return systematically since filing on February 3rd, 2024. Here's my current situation: 1. E-filed on 2/3/24 and received acceptance confirmation same day 2. Claimed both Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit 3. Successfully received my state tax refund on 2/17/24 4. Federal status: No updates on transcript (shows N/A for 2024) and WMR still on first bar I've checked all my documents thoroughly before submitting and verified all information matches previous years. I work remotely as a developer and my tax situation hasn't changed significantly from last year. Has anyone else who filed around February 3rd seen movement on their federal refund yet? I'm trying to determine if this is normal processing time for returns with credits or if there might be an issue I need to address. Any detailed experiences or insights would be appreciated.
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According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1, returns claiming refundable credits like the Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit are subject to additional verification procedures under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. While the IRS cannot issue refunds before February 15th for these returns, there is no statutory maximum processing time. The current processing delay you're experiencing is within normal parameters for the 2024 filing season, particularly for returns filed in early February with these specific credits. The absence of transcript data simply indicates your return is still in the pre-refund processing phase.
I was in the exact same situation - filed Feb 1st with EIC/CTC, got my state refund quickly, but federal showed nothing for weeks. I finally got my transcript to update on day 47, and my refund was deposited 8 days later. The key indicator was when my transcript suddenly appeared - that's when I knew things were moving. Just hang tight - you're likely in that final waiting period before everything updates at once!
Filed Jan 22nd - Still No Refund! Child Tax Credit Delay?
I filed my taxes on Jan 22nd and still don't have my refund! Is it because I claimed the Child Tax Credit or what's going on? I'm getting so irritated waiting for this money!! Has anyone else been waiting this long? I'm self-employed and really counting on this refund to cover some expenses. Should I be worried about an audit or something? This is my first year filing with 1099 income.
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I went through this exact nightmare last year with my own taxes. Filed January 15th with Child Tax Credit and 1099 income, and didn't see my refund until March 28th. The IRS has special verification procedures for both CTC claims and self-employment income. I remember checking the Where's My Refund tool obsessively every morning at 3am thinking it would somehow update faster! What finally worked was requesting my tax transcript which showed code 570 (additional account action pending) followed later by 571 (resolved) and then 846 (refund issued).
I appreciate this timeline breakdown. If I'm understanding correctly, seeing code 570 doesn't necessarily indicate a problem, but rather an additional verification step? How long was the gap between your 570 and 571 codes appearing? I'm trying to gauge reasonable expectations for processing timeframes.
Don't waste time calling until you're outside normal processing windows. I'm a contractor too and my refund with Child Tax Credit took 7 weeks this year. The IRS is seriously backlogged. Just keep checking your transcript weekly instead of daily - saves your sanity. When I finally got mine, it had interest added because it took so long, so at least there's that small bonus.
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Try calling early. Really early. Like 7:01 AM. Local offices open at 8:30. But phone lines open earlier. I got through immediately. No waiting. Asked about my zero transcript. They saw a verification hold. Sent me a letter that day. Verified my identity online. Transcript updated three days later. Refund a week after that. Patience helps. But being proactive works better.
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Demi Lagos
I might be able to offer some hope here... I was in a similar situation with my return filed on February 3rd. No movement for nearly 8 weeks, then suddenly everything updated at once. I was hesitant to call at first, thinking it wouldn't make a difference. When I finally did reach someone, they explained my return was selected for a random review - nothing I did wrong. The representative actually expedited the process once I explained our situation. Three days later, my transcript updated and my refund was deposited the following week. Sometimes just having someone actually look at your return can move it out of whatever digital limbo it's stuck in.
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