Anyone else still waiting on their 2023 refund? Filed in March and nothing yet

Have you checked your transcript? You might see processing codes there. Have you received any letters? Sometimes there's a simple verification needed. Your 2024 filing shouldn't be affected by this delay. Each tax year is processed separately.

Isn't it crazy how impossible it is to get through to the IRS on the phone? I spent hours redailing last week when my return was delayed. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got connected in about 15 minutes? They somehow navigate the phone tree for you and call when an agent is ready? Found out my return was flagged for a simple income verification that I never received notice about. Worth the fee to finally get answers instead of waiting indefinitely?

I filed in March too and STILL nothing. It's ridiculous. If a business operated this way, they'd be bankrupt. Meanwhile, if we're late on payments to THEM, we get penalties immediately. I've tried calling but can't get through the endless phone maze.

It might be helpful, possibly, to check your tax transcript for processing codes. In some cases, the IRS may have questions about your return that could be causing the delay. I've found that https://taxr.ai is quite useful for interpreting those transcript codes. It can generally explain what each code means for your specific situation and might give you a better idea of what's happening with your return.

Anyone know if calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service helps in these situations? I've heard they can intervene when refunds are extremely delayed. 🤔

I'm in a similar situation. According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.4.1, the IRS should process most returns within 21 days, but they're allowed up to 6 months for more complex situations. I've been waiting since February. Called multiple times. According to the representative I finally reached, my return was flagged for "income verification" which can add 120 days to processing time. I'm worried this will impact my mortgage application next month.

Has anyone had success with the "Where's My Refund" tool? Mine has been stuck on "still processing" for months now. Should I be concerned?

This is definitely not normal. Here's what you should do: 1. Check your tax transcript online at IRS.gov 2. Look for any codes like 570 (refund hold) or 971 (notice issued) 3. If you see these codes, the IRS likely sent you a letter requesting more information 4. If you never received a letter, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 5. Be prepared to wait on hold for 1-2 hours The IRS is severely backlogged, but March filing should definitely be processed by now unless there's a specific issue with your return.