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Your transcript will show a 150 code when your return has been processed and entered into the system. Until then, it will look empty. Most returns are taking about 15-20 days for that first code to appear from what I've seen on this sub. Don't panic yet!
Why would anyone file their tax returns in 2025 for their 2024 taxes already??? I think you mean 2023 and 2024 for filing dates.
Not to freak you out but have you checked if someone filed a return using your SSN? My friend had this happen to him last year - his transcript was blank but it turns out someone had already filed a fraudulent return with his info early in the season. Might be worth checking your credit report just to be safe.
He finally got through to the IRS and they told him. But don't panic - if you got an acceptance notification for YOUR return, that means the IRS accepted it under your SSN, so probably not identity theft. My friend never got an acceptance, his return was rejected.
Anyone else remember when refunds used to take like 2 weeks max? The IRS gets worse every year I swear. My parents told me they used to get their refunds in like 7-10 days back in the 90s.
For real! My first tax return in 2008, I filed and literally had the money 8 days later. Now we're sitting here begging for scraps of information 6 weeks later like π€‘
Congress keeps cutting their budget and then everyone complains when service gets worse. What did people expect would happen? π€·ββοΈ
So frustrating how the IRS holds onto our money for "reviews" but if we owe them, we better pay on time with interest! π The double standard is real.
Preach! They can take their sweet time giving us our money but we're penalized instantly if we're late. Make it make sense!
And they don't even pay us interest until after 45 days. Such a scam.
I used to freak out about these codes until I realized how common they are. Last year had 570, got my refund 3 weeks later with no contact from IRS. Year before had 420 examination code, got a letter, sent in docs, and still got full refund. Their system flags things automatically - try not to panic.
I logged into my IRS account and downloaded my transcript yesterday which showed some weird codes after my DDD. I uploaded it to taxr.ai and it actually explained everything in plain English! Turns out there was a partial hold on my refund that wasn't showing anywhere else. The tool told me exactly what was happening and what to expect. Highly recommend checking your transcript and using something to interpret all those cryptic codes!
What kind of codes were showing on your transcript? I'm going to try to access mine again today.
I had a TC 570 followed by a TC 971 which apparently means there was a review happening. The taxr tool explained that this specific combination usually means a 1-2 week delay beyond the DDD. Sure enough, my refund showed up exactly 10 days after my original DDD. The tool was spot on with the timeline!
psa: if u paid for your turbotax fees using your refund, SBTPG is holding your money hostage to earn interest. never do refund transfers!!! next year pay the fee upfront with a credit card and get ur refund directly from irs.
Anastasia Smirnova
Sometimes a refund can be delayed even with a deposit date if: 1. You have past due federal or state debts 2. You owe back child support 3. You have outstanding student loans 4. There's a bank account issue Any of these apply to you?
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Carmen Vega
β’No, don't have any of those issues. My return was pretty straightforward - just W2 income, standard deduction, nothing unusual.
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Sean O'Brien
try calling the IRS directly if your concerned... oh wait, you cant because they NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE π€¬
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Luca Bianchi
β’I found a solution for this! Used claimyr.com to get through to an IRS agent last month. They navigated all the phone menus and got me connected to a real person who finally resolved my issue from 2022. After months of trying to call myself with no luck, I had an actual conversation with the IRS in less than an hour!
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Sean O'Brien
β’For real? might have to try that. been trying to reach them for weeks about my amended return and ready to pull my hair out
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