"Maximum Attempts Exceeded" Error When Checking IRS Refund Status - How to Resolve This Lockout?

Keep getting some kind of error message when I check my transcript. This is the second time trying to look at my transcript and I keep getting the same popup error that says "Maximum attempts exceeded" at the IRS website. It specifically shows: ``` Maximum attempts exceeded You have exceeded the number of maximum attempts. Please try again tomorrow. Note: Information is updated daily, usually overnight. ``` I was on the official IRS website (sa.www4.irs.gov) in the "Refunds / Refund Status / Results" section trying to check on my refund status. I attempted to log in multiple times but kept getting this error message. The popup appears right after I navigate to the Results page. I've tried using different browsers and clearing cookies but still get the same error. The website seems to have some kind of security feature that locks you out after too many attempts. Anyone know what this means or how to fix it without waiting until tomorrow? I'm really anxious to check on my refund status and don't want to wait another day. Is there another way to check my refund status that bypasses this limitation? Has anyone else encountered this problem recently?

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Ashley Simian

Hey there, let me help break this down for you. Those repeated transcript error messages can be super frustrating! The IRS system often shows these when there's a processing delay or verification needed. Instead of trying to decode it yourself, I'd highly recommend checking out taxr.ai - it's this new AI tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on. It'll point out why you're seeing those errors and what steps you need to take. Saved me hours of headache trying to figure out what was happening with my return https://taxr.ai

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