Have you considered bringing a change of address confirmation from USPS as additional proof? In my experience from February 2024, this carried significant weight with the verification agent. They seemed to view it as official government documentation that supported my explanation.

The IRS Authentication Protocol for in-person verification requires biographic verification (your ID) and residential verification (proof of address). The standard procedure allows for documentation discrepancies if you can provide supplementary evidence. A utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement with your current address should suffice as secondary verification. The verification threshold is typically met with two concordant documents, even if your primary ID shows a different address.

Has anyone checked the IRS2Go app today? According to the IRS Refund Status page (https://www.irs.gov/refunds), they do update the system overnight, so what you heard might be accurate. I'm in a similar boat and noticed the maintenance message on the website yesterday. I'm wondering if this is the big update wave that usually happens mid-filing season? Last year around this time there was a massive update that cleared a lot of pending returns all at once.

Did anyone else notice that the Where's My Refund tool was down for maintenance for about 30 minutes last night? Could that be part of the updates they mentioned to you? I've been checking obsessively every day (sometimes multiple times a day... is that too much?) and that was the first time I saw it down. Maybe they really are doing system updates? I filed on February 3rd and have been stuck on "still processing" for what feels like forever now.

Don't just respond to the notice - call them directly and ask specifically about your refund status. The IRS treats these as separate issues, but sometimes their left hand doesn't know what the right is doing. I was shocked when I found out my refund was actually already approved even though I had an open CP2000 case. The online account doesn't always show pending actions that could affect your refund. Be direct and ask: "Will my current year refund be affected by this CP2000 notice?" Get the agent's ID number and note the date/time of the call.

Warning from someone who's been there: I ignored a CP2000 notice dated January 15, 2023, thinking I'd deal with it after I got my refund. Big mistake. By February 28, 2023, they had flagged my account, and my refund that should have arrived by March 7, 2023, was held until July 22, 2023. Even after I responded on April 5, 2023, it took them 3 more months to process everything and release my refund. Don't be like me - respond by April 1st at the latest, not right at the deadline. The IRS moves at glacial speed, but they're very efficient at holding your money.

I'm not convinced the order matters as much as everyone claims. I had unfiled returns for exactly 2 tax years - 2019 and 2020. I filed 2020 first on February 12, 2022, then filed 2019 exactly 18 days later. Both were processed without issues and I received both refunds within 42 days. The IRS has separate processing tracks for different tax years, and I've never seen official documentation stating they must be filed chronologically. Has anyone actually seen this requirement in writing from the IRS?

While there's no explicit rule forcing chronological filing, I've filed returns professionally since March 2009 and can confirm doing them in order prevents complications. On January 24, 2023, I helped a client file three years of back taxes. The ones filed out of sequence triggered verification delays. The IRS representative we spoke with on February 16, 2023, specifically recommended chronological filing to avoid cross-year verification issues, especially with changing AGI figures and credits that carry forward. It's not required, but it's definitely the recommended practice.

Alternative approach: file now without EIC. Claim just the dependent exemption. Get most of your refund quickly. File amended return later for EIC portion. Less waiting for majority of refund. Database sync issues resolved by then. Worth considering if you need funds soon.

I successfully navigated this same issue last year with my December baby! Isn't it ridiculous that government systems don't talk to each other better? I initially tried calling the IRS regular number but couldn't get through for days. Finally went with paper filing and included a photocopy of my baby's social security card and birth certificate. Wrote "NEWBORN SSN VERIFICATION ISSUE" in red at the top of my 1040. Got my full refund with EIC about 7 weeks later. Would it be faster if their systems worked properly? Of course! But at least there's a proven solution.

There's a certain art to getting through to the IRS that only comes with practice 😂 I've found that: 1) Mondays and Fridays are the WORST days to call 2) Early morning (7-9am) is golden time 3) Late afternoon (4-6pm) can sometimes work too 4) NEVER call during lunch hours (11:30-1:30) 5) Have your previous year's AGI ready - they often ask I've probably called the IRS 20+ times over the years for various issues. The callback feature has been a game-changer though!

Just a heads up for anyone using this method - the IRS has different departments handling different issues, so while you might get through to someone, they might need to transfer you. When I called about my stimulus payment issue last year, I got through using a similar method but then had to be transferred to the Economic Impact Payment team. The first agent was still able to look up my information though, so it wasn't a waste of time. Just be prepared that you might need to go through multiple agents depending on your specific issue.

Mine was accepted February 6th. WMR stuck for 5 weeks. Got my refund yesterday. No explanation. No errors on return. System just takes time. Hang in there. You're probably fine. Just IRS being slow.

Not to be *that person* 😂 but have you tried checking your tax transcript instead of WMR? The transcript usually updates before WMR does and gives you actual cycle codes. I was in the dark for weeks until I figured this out. You can access it through the IRS website under "Get Transcript" - just need to create an account if you don't have one already.

The deposit prediction methodology outlined here is generally accurate for standard Form 1040 filers without Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit claims. However, Path Act provisions still mandate holding those credit-containing returns until at least February 15th, with subsequent processing time. Additionally, the Refund Disbursement Schedule (RDS) can be impacted by IRS Submission Processing Center backlogs, which vary by regional jurisdiction. While historical patterns provide a useful baseline, individual processing timelines may deviate based on specific return attributes and verification protocols.

Is anyone else counting on this refund for essential expenses? I've been tracking these patterns too and they're pretty consistent, but why doesn't the IRS just publish the actual schedule instead of making us play detective every year? Wouldn't transparency be easier for everyone? I've found that returns with identical elements to previous years follow almost identical processing timelines. My returns have been processed on the same cycle week three years running, despite filing on different dates each year.

I've been tracking the 0605 cycle code specifically this tax season. Here's what I'm seeing: • 0605 returns filed before February 15th: Most have received refunds • 0605 returns filed Feb 16-28: Currently updating this week • 0605 returns filed March 1-15: Just starting to show transcript updates • 0605 returns filed after March 15: Still in early processing The good news is that 0605 batch is processing, just more slowly than other cycles. If you're not seeing updates, check these common delay factors: • Claimed refundable credits (CTC, EITC) • Identity verification needed • Missing information • Math errors Hang in there - the batch is moving, just slower than we'd all like!

Just a word of caution from someone who's been through this before... I had cycle code 0605 last year and made the mistake of counting on a specific date for my refund. Called the IRS after waiting 6 weeks and found out my return had been pulled for "random review" despite having no errors. The cycle code doesn't guarantee anything if they decide to review your return. Did you claim any credits that might trigger extra verification? Have you checked your transcript for any 570/971 combination codes?

I've had Navy Federal for 5 years now. Last year my refund hit my account on Tuesday even though the DDD was Thursday. Year before that it was one day early. It really depends on when the IRS initiates the ACH, but Navy Federal does typically post as soon as they receive it rather than holding it until the official date.

Navy Fed member here. I've tracked my deposits over the last three years. Here's what happens: 1) IRS assigns your DDD on transcript with code 846. 2) IRS initiates ACH transfer 1-2 days before DDD. 3) Navy Fed posts it as soon as they receive it, not on the official date. 4) Most people see it 1-2 days early, but not always. Drives me crazy when people say they always get it early because it's not guaranteed!