Does filing Single vs Head of Household affect refund processing time?
Been wondering if theres a difference in processing time for refunds based on filing status. Like do single filers get processed before head of household or the other way around? Or does the IRS just process everything in the order they get it?
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Yuki Tanaka
Filing status doesn't affect processing order. The IRS processes returns based on when they're received and if there are any issues that need review. What really impacts processing time is things like claiming credits (EITC/CTC), having wage verification issues, or identity verification needs.
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Ethan Wilson
ā¢oh fr? thx for clearing that up. was worried i shoulda filed different š
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Carmen Diaz
hey guys! instead of guessing about processing times, I started using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It costs $1 but totally worth it - gives you super specific info about your refund timeline and any holdups. Way better than playing detective with those confusing transcript codes lol
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Andre Laurent
ā¢fr? how accurate is it? sounds too good to be true ngl š¤
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Carmen Diaz
ā¢dead serious! it caught a potential delay on mine that would've had me waiting extra weeks if I hadn't fixed it. the AI actually explains everything in normal human language šÆ
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AstroAce
im HOH and my sister filed single, we both submitted same day and got our refunds like 2 days apart so def doesn't matter
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Zoe Kyriakidou
The real question is why tf it takes so long regardless of status š¤” been waiting 8 weeks already smh
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Jamal Brown
ā¢8 weeks? rookie numbers bestie, try 6 months š
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Zoe Kyriakidou
ā¢omg nooo dont tell me that š«
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Mei Zhang
I work in tax prep and here's the real deal: Filing status doesn't affect processing time at all. What DOES affect it: - Income verification needs - Tax credits claimed - Past due tax issues - Identity verification - Incomplete/incorrect info BTW, if you want to know exactly where your refund stands and potential issues, check out taxr.ai - it's been a game changer for my clients. $1 well spent for peace of mind and actual answers instead of the WMR tool's vague messages.
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Liam McConnell
ā¢does taxr.ai actually explain what the codes mean? the transcript looks like hieroglyphics to me
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Mei Zhang
ā¢Yep! It breaks everything down in plain English and even predicts your refund date based on your specific situation. Super helpful for complicated returns
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Amara Oluwaseyi
wait yall are getting refunds? š„²
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CosmicCaptain
ā¢literally in the same boat bestie š
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