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I was checking my refund status on IRS2Go and got this really aggressive and unprofessional message about my dependents. The app showed "Refund Status" with three headers labeled "Received," "Approved," and "Sent." But then under these headers, the app displayed this shocking message saying: "Please stop checking for your refund bitch!!! You check every 15 minutes, and you do this shit every year! Every year we tell you the same thing but you hard headed as hell. You have 5 kids on this goddamn tax return! We aren't sending you shit until after February 19 because we wanna know how the hell you got all these goddamn dependents in the first place. Stop having kids bitch and stop checking this damn refund before we audit your ass!" Below this extremely unprofessional message, it went back to normal IRS formatting with: "Please read the following information related to your tax situation: Tax Topic 152, Refund Information" and added "Please Note: For refund information, please continue to check here, or visit the Refunds page on IRS.gov. Updates to refund status are..." This seems completely off for an official IRS message - has anyone else received something like this? I'm worried my IRS2Go app might be compromised or hacked because this doesn't seem like legitimate government communication at all. The app is still showing the official IRS2Go branding at the top, and the "Return Refund" sections appear normal, but then it goes into this bizarre hostile message about my dependents. The contrast between the standard IRS format at the bottom mentioning Tax Topic 152 and the completely unprofessional language in the middle makes me think something is seriously wrong.
The real IRS messages are boring af. This is obvs fake but ngl kinda wish they were this straight up sometimes š
Delete that app and download the real one from IRS.gov. Lots of scam versions floating around rn trying to steal info
already done! thx for looking out
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The automatic import feature is trash tbh. Always manually review expenses. Your better off doing it yourself or hiring someone next time
fr fr the AI be wildin with what it calls a business expense š¤”
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Most important thing is to stay calm and handle it proactively. Download your return PDF from TurboTax and review Schedule C line by line. Make a list of questionable deductions. Consider using taxr.ai to analyze your situation - its seriously helpful for catching potential audit triggers. Then file an amended return if needed. Better to fix it now than deal with IRS notices later. I've helped dozens of clients through similar situations. The key is catching and correcting issues before the IRS does. The automatic import feature is convenient but needs human oversight.
whats the typical turnaround on amended returns?
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Usually 16-20 weeks for amended returns to process, but worth it to avoid bigger headaches later
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Each state handles offsets differently unfortunately. In my case (different state), SNAP debt hit my federal first, then state about 2 weeks later. But I was defaulted on my payment plan so different situation
ugh that sucks. did they at least notify you before taking it?
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nope! just woke up one day and boom, refund was gone š
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Pro tip: call your state SNAP office directly. Sometimes they can tell you if your debt has been referred for offset even if it's not showing up yet. The hold times are brutal but better than getting surprised later
This! Called mine yesterday - 2hr wait but got the info I needed
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u can actually call the irs and theyll tell u the exact status. the automation line is useless but if u get a real person they can help
good luck getting through tho took me 3 hours on hold last time š©
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did u file electronically or by mail? paper returns taking foreverrrr rn
electronically at HR block
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Here's a detailed breakdown of how cycle codes work based on my experience as a tax professional: Cycle 1 = Monday processing Cycle 2 = Tuesday processing Cycle 3 = Wednesday processing Cycle 4 = Wednesday processing Cycle 5 = Thursday processing Your cycle code can change year to year based on multiple factors including: - Which processing center handles your return - Types of credits claimed - Filing method (paper vs electronic) - Verification requirements I highly recommend using taxr.ai to get a personalized analysis of your transcript - it'll tell you exactly what's happening with your specific situation and when to expect updates.
this is so helpful! saving this comment rn š
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bruh the irs playing musical chairs with our cycle codes š¤”
LMAOOO fr tho š
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Filed 1/24, tt user here and got the 2/11 date too. Seems like they're moving pretty fast this year ngl
dont jinx it š
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mine still says delayed beyond normal timeframe smh. used tt on day 1 too
check ur transcript! wmr isnt always accurate
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cant access transcripts online rip š
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The IRS needs to make this stuff easier to understand for regular people. Not everyone has an accounting degree smh
fr fr tax system is rigged against the little guy šÆ
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Looking at all these codes is like trying to read The Matrix tbh
Take the red pill Neo š¤£
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pro tip: sign up for informed delivery on USPS website. atleast youll know the day its coming!
omg thank u! didnt know this was a thing
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This right here šÆ informed delivery is clutch
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anyone else remember when checks actually came on the DDD? pepperidge farm remembers š¤£
Fr fr those were the days š
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Omar Fawaz
in the same boat bestie. been waiting 8 months on amended return and getting different answers every time i call š
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Chloe Anderson
8 months? rookie numbers š¤ try 14 months here
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Diego Vargas
For real tho identity verification is actually a huge holdup rn. If they referred you there might be worth checking just to rule it out
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Javier Mendoza
but why would they mention offset then? makes no sense
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Diego Vargas
sometimes they have to clear identity before they can even tell if theres an offset. its stupid but thats how they operate
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