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My refund just hit bank account after IRS trace showed up - Timing seems connected to calling the trace number?
Finally got my refund today! I use H&R Block/Liberty Tax. Gulf Coast region. I noticed a trace code appeared on my transcript yesterday around 9pm. I saw a phone number (800) 779-7728 mentioned in another forum for checking on traces, so I decided to call it. The weird thing is that literally within an hour after I hung up, the money deposited into my account. Not sure if calling that number actually triggered something or if it was just a coincidence, but sharing in case it helps anyone else waiting on their refund.
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Refund finally hit my account at Chase Bank after 3 month wait
Just wanted to share some good news - my tax refund finally hit my Chase account this morning! Filed back in February and was starting to get worried when April and May came and went with nothing. Checked my transcript a million times but couldn't make sense of all those codes. The Where's My Refund tool just said 'processing' forever. Was about to call the IRS but checked my account today and boom, there it was! Anyone else get their refund recently after a long wait?
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If I owed THEM money and was 3 months late, they'd charge me interest and penalties. But they can take their sweet time giving us OUR money back with zero consequences. Make it make sense.
Wait for real? How do you claim that?
They should automatically add it to your refund. Check your transcript - there should be an interest payment code if you qualified.
Refund finally hit Credit Karma - filed thru TurboTax, DDD 4/15
Just wanted to share that my refund finally came through! Filed through TurboTax in early March, had a deposit date of 4/15. Got an email from Credit Karma yesterday around 1:45pm saying my refund was on the way. Checked my account this morning and the money was there! For those still waiting, hang in there. The timeline was pretty much exactly what the IRS said it would be.
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turbo tax gang rise up 🙌 only thing I trust for my taxes tbh
whatever bro its worth the $ for me, i dont have time to learn a new system
I switched from TurboTax to FreeTaxUSA this year and saved $120 for literally the exact same service. Just saying...
I was getting so frustrated trying to understand my transcript and figure out why my refund was delayed. All those codes are so confusing! I tried using taxr.ai after someone on here recommended it, and it was a game-changer. It analyzed my transcript and explained exactly what was happening with my refund and when I'd get it. Saved me so much stress and confusion!
How many days between income reporting on SSA account and DDD appearing on transcript?
Filed my taxes in mid-March and got a notification my return was accepted within a few days. Been checking my transcripts weekly and my income showed up on my Social Security account about 10 days ago, but still no Direct Deposit Date on my transcript. Does anyone know how long it typically takes after your income shows up on SSA for your DDD to appear? This is the first year I've actually paid attention to the process. No dependents, pretty straightforward return. Starting to get anxious as it's already May and many people I know already got their refunds.
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The IRS is a disaster this year. I filed in February and still don't have my refund. No explanation. No notices. Nothing. Just crickets. It's criminal how they can hold onto our money with zero accountability.
Tried calling 47 times over 3 weeks. Never got through once. Just endless "sorry all of our representatives are busy" messages and disconnects. The system is designed to be impossible.
I had this exact issue and was going insane. Finally used claimyr.com and got connected to an agent in under an hour. Found out they had a simple address verification hold on my account. The agent fixed it immediately. Had my refund 4 days later. Just sharing in case it helps you too!
Anyone with Chase Bank still waiting for 5/15 direct deposit from IRS? Nothing showing yet
My tax transcript shows a direct deposit date of May 15 for my refund and it's now the 17th with nothing in my Chase account yet. Called the bank and they said they don't see any pending deposits either. Transcript shows code 846 with $5,634 next to it. This is my first time getting a refund so late in the year (filed in april) and I'm getting nervous. Anyone else with Chase having this issue? How long should I wait before contacting the IRS?
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DD dates are more like suggestions than actual commitments 😂 Just keep checking your account daily. In my experience Chase has been slower than other banks with IRS deposits. My husband got his through our credit union 2 days before I got mine through Chase, even though we filed together and had the same DD date.
I was literally in your exact situation a few weeks ago. Had to call the IRS but could never get through on their normal number. A friend told me about Claimyr (claimyr.com) and I finally got to speak with an agent who told me there was a verification flag on my account that was causing the delay. Got it resolved in that call and my refund showed up 3 days later. Talking to an actual human at the IRS made all the difference.
wait hold up - does this actually work or is it just the usual BS?
It's real. You still talk directly to the IRS agent yourself - they just handle getting through the phone system. I used it twice now and both times I got through when I couldn't on my own. Beats sitting on hold for 3 hours or getting busy signals for days.
Gabriel Graham
I filed in February and still nothing. No trace code. No updates. Transcript hasn't changed in 3 months. Starting to think my refund went to a black hole.
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Gabriel Graham
I tried calling the advocate line but they said they're not taking new cases unless its a hardship. Might try that trace number OP mentioned
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Sarah Jones
If you need to talk to an actual IRS person try Claimyr (claimyr.com). It was the only way I could talk to a live agent after weeks of trying. Found out my return had been flagged for identity verification but they never sent me the letter!
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Sebastian Scott
What information do you need to have ready when calling that number? I wanna try but don't wanna get stuck not having something they ask for.
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Andre Laurent
AuthorThey asked for my SSN, filing status, and the refund amount. Also might want your bank info handy if you did direct deposit.
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