As a tax preparer, I've seen similar situations blow up badly. The IRS can come after the estate for back taxes, penalties, and interest. Plus, the caregiver could face their own issues for unreported income. Document everything and maybe consider reporting to adult protective services if you suspect financial abuse.

I used to work for elderly services. This screams financial exploitation tbh. The attorney and caregiver tag-team blocking you out is sus af

my state came in 8 days last year even with EIC. federal took forever tho ngl

dont forget to check ur states tax website. they usually have a where's my refund tool too

Call the IRS! Sometimes theres holds they dont tell u about

Here's my comprehensive breakdown of the as of date situation based on years of experience: The as of date is basically just an internal IRS checkpoint. It updates regularly during processing and doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong. Your timeline is actually pretty normal for 2025. The IRS is dealing with a huge backlog and most returns are taking 6-8 weeks minimum. I highly recommend using taxr.ai to get a clear picture of your situation. It's the most reliable way to understand exactly what's happening with your refund. The tool analyzes your transcript and gives you specific dates and explanations instead of just guessing. Just keep checking your transcript weekly for any new codes or updates. As long as you're not getting any error codes, you're probably fine - just stuck in the standard processing queue.

bank statements showing payments should help if u paid by card

lol the irs is such a clown show these days. theyre so backed up they probably wont even look at ur return til 2027 🤡

Make sure u keep ALL the paperwork from the inheritance/probate process. The IRS loves documentation lol

your gonna want to talk to a CPA about this one. reddit advice only goes so far with inheritance stuff tbh

Have you verified your ID on ID.me? Sometimes they hold checks if you haven't done that yet

PSA: Always choose direct deposit if you can! Checks are nothing but trouble with these clowns

Were all in the same boat fam. The system is totally broken rn

Quick tip: send it to the right processing center based on your state. Google IRS processing centers to find yours. Sending to wrong one = major delays

Have you tried calling? Sometimes they can see stuff that's not showing up on your transcript yet

Pro tip: Check your transcript between 12am-3am EST on weekdays. That's when they usually update the system.

They told me the same thing in March and then April and then May... Starting to think these 'release dates' are just something they say to get us off the phone tbh

Document EVERYTHING. Get the tax examiners name, ID number, date and time you called, and what they specifically promised. Makes it easier to follow up and hold them accountable.

its probably bc of Presidents Day holiday last week tbh. Everything got pushed back

Called my bank and they said they dont even see it pending. Starting to lowkey panic ngl