CP05A Notice: No response from IRS after 60 days, still no 2023 tax refund. Help!

Ugh, I'm in the exact same situation! Sent in my docs months ago and crickets since then. The IRS is such a mess this year 🤦‍♂️

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the IRS. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: 1. The CP05A notice is part of the IRS's income verification process. It's annoying, but actually pretty common. 2. The 60-day timeframe is more like a minimum. With current backlogs, it can take much longer. 3. Keep checking the Where's My Refund tool, but don't expect frequent updates. 4. If it's been more than 60 days, try calling the IRS directly. Be prepared for long hold times. 5. Consider contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help move things along. 6. Make sure you've kept copies of everything you sent in. You might need to resend. 7. Unfortunately, there's no way to expedite the process. Patience is key here. Hope this helps! Hang in there, everyone.

lol welcome to the wonderful world of IRS limbo 🎉 been here 3 months myself

Has anyone tried reaching out to their congressperson? I've heard that can sometimes help speed things up.

PSA: Make sure you're checking your mail regularly! I almost missed a follow-up letter from the IRS because it looked like junk mail 🤦‍♀️

Anyone else feel like the IRS is just a black hole where our tax returns go to die? 💀

Guys I finally got through to someone at the IRS! Pro tip: if you call the Spanish line and then ask for an English speaker, the wait time is way shorter.

Plot twist: what if the IRS is just a front and all our money is actually funding a secret space program? 👽🛸