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I received a CP-21B notice from the IRS dated January 6th, 2025, but my transcript shows an issue date of December 30th, 2024. The notice says "Changes to your 2021 Form 1040" and shows I'm due a refund because they corrected my Recovery Rebate Credit based on "recent tax laws, rulings, or regulations." The letter is from the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Mail Stop C1 6525, Kansas City MO 64999-0025. It says I should receive a refund check within 2-3 weeks as long as I don't owe other taxes or debts they're required to collect. They mention the refund amount may include interest, which would be taxable income for the year I receive it. The notice gives me options if I don't agree with the changes - call 800-829-8374 to review my account with a representative. It also directs me to visit www.irs.gov/cp21b for more information and mentions I can search "Form 8888" for information about "Changes in Refund due to Math Errors and Refund Offsets under General Instructions for deposit rules." My bank account info is correct and verified, but I'm starting to get worried since rent is coming up soon. I was expecting a direct deposit based on my transcript date, but now I'm confused about whether they're sending a check instead of direct deposit. Has anyone else experienced delays with their direct deposits recently? The notice says 2-3 weeks for a check, but I really needed this money sooner.
My state refund status for Michigan was showing under review last week. Now when I try to check it, nothing comes up at all. The website won't even show my return exists anymore. I filed my Home Heating Credit Claim (MI-1040CR7) on 02/03/2024 - almost 8 weeks ago. When I go to etreas.michigan.gov and look at the "Please select the return below to view the details for the 2023 Tax Year" section, I can see my Home Heating Credit Claim is listed as "Filed on 02/03/2024" with a "View Status" button. But when I click on it, I'm getting nothing. Last week it at least showed "under review" but now it's like my return doesn't exist in their system at all. The website says "Some Michigan income tax refunds are taking longer than expected to get to" but cuts off mid-sentence. I'm really worried because this is a significant amount of money I was counting on. Has anyone else experienced their Michigan tax return disappearing from the system after previously showing as "under review"? Is this normal or should I be concerned?
Had this happen too, mine disappeared for about 4 days then came back approved! hang in there
which state r u in? some states are worse than others with this stuff
michigan
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oof yeah MI been having mad issues this year. ur not alone
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The IRS is playing games with our money frfr
facts! they quick to take it but slow to give it back ๐ค
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Check your account transcript not your return transcript. The account one shows the final amount
where do i find that one?
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Log into irs.gov, go to Get Transcript Online, then look for Account Transcript for the right year
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Let me break down the most common transcript codes you might see: First, look at your account transcript's cycle date - this tells you when the IRS processes updates. Then check for these codes: - 150: Return filed and entered system - 570: Hold placed on account - 971: Notice issued - 846: Refund issued But honestly, the easiest way to understand everything is using taxr.ai - it scans your transcript and explains everything in plain English, predicts your refund date, and tells you if there are any issues you need to address. Saved me hours of research and stress!
this is super helpful! ๐
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took me forever to learn how to read these stupid transcripts lol welcome to the club ๐คก
Any tips for the rest of us still stuck in refund purgatory? ๐ญ
Honestly calling didnt help much. Tax advocate was useless too. Just had to wait it out
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At least you got interest! I'm still waiting on my 2021 return smh
2021?! bruh thats criminal ๐
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anyone else notice they're going in order of filing date? seem to be clearing January filers first
these clowns at the irs playing games with our money fr fr ๐คก
chill they actually moving faster this year no cap
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these clowns at the irs be taking forever fr fr ๐คก i filed in march and just got mine last week
frfr they moving slower than a snail wit arthritis ๐ญ
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The IRS is actually moving faster on adjusted returns now since they cleared most of their backlog. Your timing is pretty good tbh
source: trust me bro ๐
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I work at a tax firm but go off i guess ๐
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Why not just wait? Its only a few weeks usually unless theres problems
Bills are due now, cant wait unfortunately
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I feel u. Been there before ๐ฏ
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check local tax preparers too. sometimes they have better deals than the big companies
facts! my local guy only charges $25 flat fee for advance
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Did you claim EIC or child tax credit? That usually triggers these notices
yeah i claimed EIC. guess thats why im getting the extra scrutiny ๐คฎ
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dont worry too much. i got the same notice last month and my refund just hit my account yesterday!
omg thats gives me hope! ๐
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Tried it this year but got denied even tho my refund was like 3k. These companys are getting stingy fr
its right on the final review page before you submit. but ngl the fees are ridiculous
thx for letting me know! guess ill keep an eye out for it
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Mia Rodriguez
Check your bank routing numbers again. I had similar situation and realized I typed one number wrong
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Liam Brown
triple checked already. all correct unfortunately ๐
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Jacob Lewis
the whole system is broken fr. why we gotta wait so long for OUR money
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Amelia Martinez
preach! ๐๐๐
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