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Be careful about relying too much on what they tell you over the phone. Last year I was told my return was fixed and to expect my refund in 2 weeks. Ended up waiting 6 more weeks because there was actually a second issue they didn't mention. The "fixed" status sometimes just means they addressed one problem but there could be others they haven't gotten to yet. Not trying to be negative, just sharing my experience so you're prepared.
I was in the exact same situation last year. Filed on January 31st, got the "error fixed" message on February 8th, and they told me to wait until March 2nd. My refund actually showed up on February 28th! The key is that once they fix an error, your return goes back into normal processing - it doesn't start the 21-day clock over again. Most people see their refunds within 7-10 days after an error correction.
I've had similar experiences over the years. Last year I filed on February 12th and got my refund on February 26th despite having an error they fixed. The year before I filed January 28th and waited until March 20th with no errors. It's really about which processing queue your return falls into rather than just the date.
My Bank of America deposit hit exactly 28 hours before my official DDD. My trace number started with 0903 and my deposit was $4,372. It appeared as pending at first for about 6 hours, then fully cleared. I've tracked this for 3 years now and BoA has consistently deposited 1-2 days early for me. If your DDD is 3/18, I'd expect it anytime between now and tomorrow morning at 5am.
OMG I'm with BoA too and my DDD is 3/18 but nothing yet. Srsly stressing bc I've got bills due tmrw. Last yr mine came at like 2am the day before DDD. Anyone know if BoA is experiencing delays? My WMR still says refund approved and my transcript hasn't changed. Ugh, tax season is the worst.
FINALLY GOT MY DDD! Filed and accepted 2/19, claimed EIC. Transcript updated overnight with 846 code dated for 3/20. WMR still shows processing though. Check your transcripts people!
I'm starting to get worried. Same boat - filed 2/19 with TurboTax, claimed EIC. Still nothing. Transcript still N/A. WMR just says it's being processed. It's been 30 days now. Should I be concerned?
While most EIC returns are processing within 30 days, some are taking up to 45 days this year. If you reach 45 days with no updates, that would be the appropriate time to contact the IRS. The current backlog is significant but not unusual for this time in the tax season.
Has anyone here actually had their return processed using the prior year income election after divorce? I'm filing this weekend and need to know ASAP if there were any issues with processing times or additional verification steps? Did the IRS question your calculation method at all?
I successfully navigated this exact situation last year after my 2022 divorce. I used only my portion of income from our 2020 joint return for EIC calculations. I was worried about it, but my refund came through without any issues or delays. The key was having documentation ready - I kept copies of my individual W-2s from 2020 in case I was asked to verify. Remember that the IRS can already see which income was reported under your SSN versus your ex's, so they know what's yours.
Fatima Al-Maktoum
Last year my AS OF date changed six times before I got my refund. I started taking screenshots every day because I thought I was losing my mind! The cycle seemed to reset every Friday, but my DDD never changed. Sure enough, the money hit my account right on the DDD. I've learned that the IRS systems are like separate departments that don't always talk to each other - the accounting system that issues refunds operates independently from the information system that updates your transcript. As long as you have a DDD, you're in the final stage.
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Dylan Mitchell
Just got my refund yesterday. AS OF date changed four times. DDD stayed the same. Money arrived on time. System works. It's just confusing. Don't stress about it.
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