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E-filed March 10th: WMR still showing "processing" with 810 freeze code on transcript after 21-day period
I e-filed my return on March 10th and my 21 day processing period ends tomorrow. When I check Where's My Refund tool, I'm still getting the message that "Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available. For more information about processing delays, please see our Refund Frequently Asked Questions." The WMR tool shows: Tax year 2024 Return: Received Refund Approved: ? (question mark) Refund Sent: ? (question mark) There's also a note at the bottom that says "Please Note: For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day." It also shows my filing status as Single for Tax Year 2024. My transcript is mostly blank except for an 810 code which I've heard might be a freeze code? I definitely don't owe any taxes - I should be getting a refund according to my calculations. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal or should I be concerned? The WMR tool isn't showing any approval or sent status either. I've been checking the IRS2Go app and the website multiple times daily hoping to see a change, but it's been stuck on this message for almost 3 weeks now. I expected to see at least the "approved" status by now since we're at the 21-day mark.
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How to verify my identity for tax refund without receiving the IRS letter? Desperately need refund for newborn expenses
I filed my taxes back in February and got notified that I need to verify my identity with the IRS before they can release my refund. They supposedly mailed a verification letter on April 10th but its almost May and I still havent received anything. I just had my first baby in January and Im not working right now because daycare is too expensive. Im really counting on this refund (around $5800) to help cover expenses until I can figure out childcare and get back to my job. Is there any way to verify without having that specific letter? Ive tried calling the general IRS number but keep getting disconnected after waiting forever. Anyone gone through this? I really need this money soon.
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I've been going thru this EXACT identity verification nightmare for months!! I ended up breaking down and using taxr.ai after seeing it recommended here, and it was incredibly helpful. It showed me exactly what was happening with my refund (there was an identity verification hold AND an income verification issue I didn't know about). It gave me super clear steps to resolve both issues. The tool basically translated all the cryptic IRS codes and timelines into actual English. Found out my letter was sent to my old address even though I updated it everywhere! https://taxr.ai
Did you have to provide personal info to use that site? Always nervous about giving tax info to random websites
You upload your transcript but it's encrypted and secure. They don't store your personal data. I was hesitant too but at that point I was desperate for answers. The site is legit - they explain exactly what's happening with your specific refund situation.
CONGRATS ON THE BABY!! 🥰👶 Sorry you're dealing with IRS headaches on top of newborn stress. If you're really in a pinch waiting for your refund, consider calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778. They can sometimes help if you're experiencing financial hardship (like not being able to pay for essentials). Explain your situation with the new baby and income issues - they might be able to expedite things.
Got my state refund but IRS still asking for verification with no transcript update - what gives?
I'm seriously confused right now. I filed my taxes back in early February and got my state refund about 3 weeks later, which was great. But the federal side is still showing processing. When I check my transcript, there's no date for the federal refund, and WMR just says it's still processing. The weird thing is I never received any verification letter from the IRS like I've seen others mention. Has this happened to anyone else? Getting my state but still needing to verify for federal without any notice? I keep checking my mail daily and my transcript weekly but nothing changes. It's been almost 3 months now.
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Are you claiming any tax credits like EITC or child tax credit? Those automatically get extra scrutiny and often require verification even if you don't get a letter. The IRS is terrible about actually sending the notices they're supposed to.
Yes I claimed EITC this year! That might be why. Should I just call them directly then?
Definitely call them. EITC claims are automatically flagged for additional review and they're supposed to send verification letters, but those often get lost or delayed.
Had this exact issue! I uploaded my transcript to taxr.ai and immediately understood what was going on. Turns out I had a verification hold but never got any letter. The tool explained which forms I needed to submit and how to resolve it. I'm telling everyone about this now because the IRS makes everything so confusing on purpose istg.
In theory yes, but have you tried calling the IRS lately? 🤣 I spent WEEKS trying to get through. This tool cost less than taking a day off work to sit on hold. And it actually explained things in normal human language instead of IRS code-speak.
I tried taxr.ai after seeing it mentioned here and wow, it's actually legit. Explained my transcript way better than anything else I found online.
Filed federal return 3/15, no pending refund yet but state refund came through already - should I be concerned?
I filed my federal and state taxes together on March 15th and I'm getting nervous. My state refund showed as pending for about a day before it was deposited into my account last week. However, when I check my federal refund status, there's absolutely nothing showing as pending. It's now April 8th, so it's been over 3 weeks. Is this normal? Should I be worried that my federal refund isn't even showing as pending yet while my state came through so quickly?
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I recommend pulling ur tax transcript if u can. U can see EXACTLY wats happening with ur return. The IRS has specific codes that show if its being processed, under review, etc. I couldnt figure out why mine was delayed until I saw code 570 on my transcript which meant they were reviewing something. Much more useful than the generic "still processing" message on Where's My Refund.
The codes are super confusing tho. I had no idea what any of them meant when I checked mine
If you're confused by transcript codes, check out taxr.ai - it explains what all the codes mean and actually tells you when to expect your refund based on your specific situation. Just used it last week and it was spot on!
not to freak you out but i had this happen 2 years ago and it turned out someone had filed a fraudulent return using my SSN. definitely check your transcript or call the IRS to make sure everything is ok.
Oh god that's terrifying. How did you resolve it?
had to file an identity theft affidavit (form 14039) and paper file my return. took almost 9 months to get my refund. not saying this is happening to u but better to check sooner than later!
E-filed Jan 20th: Where's My Refund shows acceptance but transcript shows nothing - PATH delay until Feb 19th
I e-filed my taxes on January 20th and got an acceptance notification on January 21st. When I check the Where's My Refund tool, it clearly shows they received my return and I should get my refund around February 19th. It even has that message saying "We could not expedite your refund. No 5 day early fee was charged." But when I look at my transcript online, there's absolutely nothing showing that I filed a return for this year. The last transcript info is from 2023. I have the earned income credit so I know I'm affected by PATH, but shouldn't my transcript at least show they received my return? The WMR tool explicitly shows: E-filed: 01/20 Accepted: 01/21 Refund: 02/19 With that clear message at the bottom: "We could not expedite your refund. No 5 day early fee was charged." Has anyone else experienced this disconnect between WMR and their transcript? It's been almost 3 weeks and I'm getting concerned. Should I be worried that my transcript shows absolutely nothing for this year despite the WMR tool confirming they received it?
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FWIW I had the same situation, even had the same "we couldn't expedite" message. My transcript finally updated last week (filed 2/1, PATH affected). Hopefully yours updates soon! The system is incredibly frustrating.
After waiting FOREVER with the same issue, I got so fed up I used Claimyr to reach an IRS agent directly. Got a callback in 45 minutes and they explained my return was just sitting in the queue waiting to be processed. Started showing on my transcript the next week. Talking to a real person who could see my actual file was such a relief after weeks of stress. Their number is impossible to get through otherwise.
Emma Bianchi
I finally got thru to the IRS yesterday using claimyr.com after trying on my own for weeks (seriously the regular number is impossible). They actually told me my refund had been approved yesterday morning but WMR hadn't updated yet! So sometimes their systems are just behind. The agent was able to see that my 810 code was released two days ago and I should get my deposit by next week. talking to someone who could actually see my account details was a huge relief.
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Lucas Kowalski
how does claimyr work? does it just call for you?
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Emma Bianchi
basically yeah! it navigates thru all the phone menus and waits on hold, then calls you when it gets a human. saved me like 3 hours of hold music
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Olivia Martinez
Have you tried contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service? They can sometimes help if you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay. Just google "contact taxpayer advocate service" and your state.
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