Anyone with 507 code waiting for March 15th notice had to wait the full 60-120 days?

Thanks for the detailed response. I was hoping there might be some cases where it resolved faster. Guess I'll have to be patient.

I had a similar situation last year and it took exactly 72 days from the 507 code appearing to getting my refund. Not the full 120 but definitely not quick either.

I just went through this! Got my notice on the exact date they said, and then it took another 55 days to get my refund. So altogether about 75-80 days from seeing the 507 code to money in my account.

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

It does WAY more than just read it. It actually interprets everything and gives you predictions on what's happening next. Mine showed me exactly what the 507 meant, when I would likely receive my notice, and what the possible outcomes were. It even explained what documents I should have ready if the IRS requested more info. I'm telling everyone I know about it now because tax season is already stressful enough without trying to decode IRS hieroglyphics 🤣

idk sounds like another app trying to profit off our frustration with the IRS...

I thought the same thing at first but it seriously saved my sanity. I was spending hours on Reddit and tax forums trying to understand my transcript. The peace of mind alone was worth it. My refund was substantial and I needed to know if/when I'd get it for some big expenses.

Wait, they can release it right away sometimes? How does this Claimyr thing work?

Yep, in some cases they can! Claimyr basically navigates the IRS phone system and holds your place in line, then calls you when they have an agent. The agent I got confirmed it was just a random verification hold and cleared it right away. Not saying it works for everyone, depends on your specific situation, but talking to an actual person made all the difference for me.

Seems sketchy... Is this actually real or just another scam trying to get desperate people's money? 🤔

Nah it's totally legit. I was skeptical too but was desperate after trying for 3 weeks to get through myself. It's just a calling service that navigates the IRS phone tree and waits on hold for you. You still talk directly to the IRS, they just get you through the impossible phone system. When I was waiting on $8k, it was a no-brainer to try it.

Can confirm, I used it too. Got a callback in about 1.5 hours when I had been trying for days on my own. The IRS agent helped clear up my 507 issue.

Same here. 114 days for me. And their "explanation" was so vague - just saying they needed to "verify certain information" without specifying what. Complete clown show 🤡

Yep exactly!! And you can't even get through on the phone to ask what specific info they need! I finally gave up trying to call after spending literal hours on hold.

That gives me a little hope at least. Do you know if your sister did anything specific to speed it up?

She didn't do anything special, but her issue was pretty straightforward - just a mismatch on one of her 1099 forms that she was able to explain easily when they sent the letter. I think simple issues get resolved faster.

They actually do pay interest if they take too long! After 45 days past the filing deadline (or the date you filed if you filed after the deadline), they're required to pay interest. It's not much but it's something.

Wait really?? Had no idea. Is it automatic or do you have to request it?

It's automatic! You'll see it listed separately on your transcript. Current rate is like 7% annually I think, so not terrible actually.

The one small win we get against the IRS lmao 💯

How did you actually manage to get a human on the phone? I've been trying for weeks with no luck.

After trying for nearly a month and never getting through, I used Claimyr.com - they got me a callback from the IRS within hours. Talking to someone directly made all the difference in my case.

I finally got through by calling right when they open (7am EST), but even then I had to wait for 1.5 hours. System is broken.

Wow I hadn't thought of that! Did you just call their office or was there a specific process?

I filled out a form on my rep's website - they have a section specifically for helping with federal agencies. Had to sign a privacy release form so they could discuss my case with the IRS. Their caseworker called me within 48 hours and got things rolling. Definitely worth trying!

Did your refund actually come faster because of using this? Or did it just help you understand what was happening?

It didn't necessarily make the refund come faster on its own, but it told me exactly what I needed to do. The IRS wanted documentation that I wouldn't have known about without understanding my transcript. Once I submitted what they needed (based on what the tool suggested), things moved pretty quickly. So indirectly, yes!

What's the Taxpayer Advocate Service? Is that different from the regular IRS?

Yes, it's an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers resolve problems. They're especially helpful if you're experiencing financial hardship because of the delay. Their number is 877-777-4778, but honestly they're almost as hard to reach as the regular IRS these days.

This whole system is ridiculous. We shouldnt have to pay just to talk to the agency that's already holding our money hostage. 😤

I felt the same way but after spending literal days trying to get through myself, it was worth every penny. When you're waiting on thousands of dollars, you do what you gotta do. The IRS phone system is intentionally impossible to navigate, I'm convinced.

Can confirm, this worked for me too. After weeks of failed attempts to call, I got through and had my issue resolved pretty quick. The agent even seemed surprised it had been flagged in the first place.

Hey Ben! I'm in the exact same boat as you - got my 507 code about 3 weeks ago with a March 15th notice date (just a few days after yours). It's definitely nerve-wracking but reading everyone's experiences here has been super helpful too. Sounds like we're both looking at roughly the same timeline unfortunately. At least we know what to expect now, even if it's not what we want to hear! I'm planning to wait for my notice and then probably try calling or using one of those callback services if the phone doesn't work. We can suffer through this together! 😅 Keep us posted on how it goes when you get your notice - would love to hear if your situation moves any faster than expected!