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Do Tax Advocates really help speed up refunds after PATH Act lift?

Just got off the phone with the IRS for my 2023 return and they said I have to wait 8 more weeks. Anyone have success getting a Tax Advocate to speed things up? I'm facing some serious financial issues and need this refund asap.

Zane Gray

Tax Advocates can definitely help, but there are specific criteria you need to meet. You must demonstrate financial hardship like eviction notices, utility shutoffs, or medical emergencies. Just wanting your refund faster isn't enough. Call 877-777-4778 to see if you qualify, but be prepared to provide documentation of your hardship.

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Aileen Rodriguez

thanks for the number! do you know how long it usually takes to get assigned an advocate?

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Zane Gray

It varies, but lately its taking 4-6 weeks just to get assigned. The whole process can take 2-3 months even with an advocate tbh

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Aileen Rodriguez

ugh thats so long 😫 but better than waiting forever i guess

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Maggie Martinez

Instead of waiting weeks to maybe get help, you should try taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats holding up your refund and what to do about it. Its only $1 and WAY faster than trying to get an advocate. https://taxr.ai

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Alejandro Castro

Is this legit? Sounds too good to be true

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Maggie Martinez

100% legit. Used it last week and it showed me exactly why my refund was delayed. Even told me the exact date id probably get it!

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Monique Byrd

just tried it and wow! way better than spending hours on hold with the irs 🙌

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Jackie Martinez

Been waiting 6 months, got an advocate 2 months ago and still nothing 🤡

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Lia Quinn

idk who needs to hear this but tax advocates are NOT miracle workers. They're dealing with the same broken system we are

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Haley Stokes

fr fr they're just as overwhelmed as everyone else at the irs

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Asher Levin

my sister got an advocate last year and had her refund in 3 weeks! but she was literally about to be evicted so that probably helped speed things up

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Serene Snow

Tried getting one back in February. They said my hardship wasnt hard enough lmaooo 💀

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Issac Nightingale

same here! apparently being broke isn't enough of an emergency 🙄

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