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lol imagine thinking the IRS actually cares about us peasants 𤔠They'll take our money quick enough but god forbid we need something from them
Preach! š The whole system is rigged against us
Has anyone tried faxing? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard some people have had luck getting responses that way.
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? š
I know, right? But desperate times call for desperate measures. If it works, it works!
Just a heads up, theres a new IRS policy about Innocent Spouse Relief that went into effect last month. Make sure youre up to date on the latest requirements before you file!
unpopular opinion: the irs isnt that bad if u know how to work the system. ive had good experiences every time ive called š¤·āāļø
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lol nah just a guy who's dealt with them a lot. Learn the ropes and it gets easier
I work in finance, so let me break this down for you: 1. Refund processing times vary by company and payment method. 2. Most companies initiate refunds within 1-3 business days of cancellation. 3. Credit card refunds typically appear as pending within 24 hours but may take 3-5 days to post. 4. Debit card and bank transfer refunds can take 5-10 business days. 5. PayPal refunds are usually faster, often within 24 hours. If it's been longer than these timeframes, definitely reach out to the company again. They should be able to provide a refund confirmation number or transaction ID. As for the IRS issue, consider using the Taxpayer Advocate Service if you're having trouble resolving it on your own. They can often help navigate complex situations.
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! It's really helpful to have all this info in one place. I'll definitely keep an eye on those timeframes and follow up if needed.
lol welcome to the wonderful world of adulting where you gotta chase down your own money 𤔠good luck OP!
Haha, ain't that the truth! š Thanks for the laugh, needed that today!
The best tool I've found for actually understanding what's happening with your tax transcript is taxr.ai - it analyzes all the codes and dates for you and tells you exactly what's going on in plain English, not IRS jargon. When I had blank transcripts, it explained the most common reasons why and what I should do next. Saved me hours of stress and confusion! https://taxr.ai
But OP said their transcript is completely blank - would this still work?
just my 2 cents, but u should always CALL if it's been more than 21 days. period. stop tormenting yourself refreshing wmr and transcripts. that's what I did last year, waited almost 4 months just checking online. turns out they needed a simple document verification that would've taken 5 mins if they had just called me. never got any notice in mail.
GalacticGuardian
Serious question: has anyone ever sued the IRS for delays? Like, if we're late with taxes, we get penalized. Shouldn't it work both ways?
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Dmitry Smirnov
ā¢Lol good luck with that. You'd have better odds winning the lottery while getting struck by lightning
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Ava Rodriguez
ā¢Actually, there have been class action lawsuits against the IRS for various issues. But individual suits are pretty much impossible due to sovereign immunity.
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Miguel Diaz
Pro tip: if you adjust your W-4 to have less withheld throughout the year, you won't have to wait for a big refund. It's better to have that money in your pocket each paycheck anyway!
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Zainab Ahmed
ā¢This! š I started doing this last year and it's been a game changer. No more waiting on the IRS!
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