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Notice issue on transcript 2/17/25 - TA involved, amended return with adjustments showing

Anyone know what this notice date means on my transcript? Im seeing 2-17-25 with adjustments made after working with my taxpayer advocate. Already filed an amended return and see the changes reflected but now this notice popped up. Starting to freak out a bit since everything else looked good.

My tax person said those future dates are normal. They use them as placeholders while theyre working on returns. Its weird but apparantly normal IRS stuff

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the irs and their cryptic codes i stg ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

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do they update the analysis if transcript changes?

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Yep! You can upload updated transcripts anytime for fresh analysis. They stay current with all the latest IRS changes too

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Phone verification complete - how long for WMR and account updates?

Finally got through to verify my identity with an IRS agent over the phone. Anyone know how long it typically takes for Where's My Refund tool and my IRS account to show the updated status? Been waiting since February and really need this refund.

ughhh i hate how nothing is consistent with the irs. some ppl get updates right away, others wait forever ๐Ÿคฎ

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Your best bet is to check your transcript rather than WMR. WMR can be delayed but transcripts update first. Also make sure your looking at 2023 account transcript not return transcript theres a diffrence

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which transcript should i look at? theres like 4 different ones

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account transcript is what u want. it shows all the behind the scenes stuff

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Missing 1040 Form - Different from Previous Years. Should I Contact IRS?

I've filed taxes the last 4 years and always got a 1040 form in the mail. This year I got my W2 but no 1040 form showed up. Is something wrong? Should I be contacting the IRS about this?

I actually prefer not getting forms in the mail. Less paper waste and cant lose them!

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same! plus digital copies are easier to store and find later

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im in the same boat. first time filing myself and was confused about this too

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Need help reading my transcripts - when will my refund process?

I've been staring at my transcripts for hours and honestly im so confused. Can anyone help decode what these transaction codes mean and maybe give me a timeline of when I might see my refund? Starting to feel like I need a degree in accounting just to understand my own tax situation ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

Look for codes 846 (refund issued) or 570/971 (hold/notice). Those r the big ones to watch for

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what happens if you see both 570 and 971?

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usually means theres an issue they need to review. Could take a few weeks to resolve

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Just tried it - wow you weren't kidding! Way better than playing guessing games ๐Ÿ™Œ

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VA State Tax Refund - Credit Karma Filed - Anyone else waiting since 2/10?

Filed my VA state taxes thru Credit Karma with refund date of 2/10. Still waiting. Anyone else in the same boat? Let's track our progress together and share updates when refunds hit!

Used CK too but mine hit exactly 3 weeks after filing. Hang in there!

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anyone else notice Credit Karma being kinda sus with state returns this year? My federal went smooth but state is taking forever

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nah its not CK, VA just moves slower than a turtle in molasses ๐Ÿข

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