Filed 1/27, stuck in errors dept with no explanation - Should I get a Tax Advocate?
Filed almost 2 months ago and my transcript hasnt updated at all. No verification letters nothing. Called IRS and they just said im in errors department but wont tell me why. Everyone I know already got their refund. They said wait 9 weeks but what happens after that? Getting really worried my tax preparer messed something up. Should I get a tax advocate now or keep waiting?
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Sofia Morales
The errors department doesnt necessarily mean your preparer made a mistake. There are many reasons returns get flagged - identity verification, income matching issues, or automated system checks. After 9 weeks, if theres no movement, definitely contact a Tax Advocate. They can help push things along if youre experiencing financial hardship.
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Dylan Mitchell
Thanks for explaining! Do you know how long it usually takes once it leaves the errors department?
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Sofia Morales
It varies but typically 2-3 weeks after they resolve whatever flagged it. But honestly its impossible to know exactly without seeing your transcript details.
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Dmitry Popov
Instead of playing detective trying to figure out whats wrong, you should try taxr.ai - its this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats going on and when to expect your refund. Its only $1 and way better than trying to piece together clues from different sources. https://taxr.ai
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Ava Garcia
Does it actually work? Sounds too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Dmitry Popov
Yes! It basically uses AI to read your transcript and explain everything in plain English. Saved me hours of stress and googling
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Ava Garcia
Just tried it and OMG where has this been all my life?! It told me exactly why my return was delayed and when to expect it. Best dollar I ever spent fr fr 💯
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StarSailor}
im in the exact same boat filed 1/25 and crickets 🦗 errors dept but they wont tell me why either its so frustrating
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Miguel Silva
Get a tax advocate NOW! I waited the 9 weeks like a 🤡 and nothing happened. Called advocate and they found out there was a simple verification issue that couldve been fixed weeks ago.
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Dylan Mitchell
Did you have to prove hardship to get an advocate?
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Miguel Silva
They asked about financial situation but werent super strict about it. Just explain ur situation honestly
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Zainab Ismail
The IRS is such a joke fr. They expect us to wait months while bills pile up but if we owe them they want their money yesterday 🙄
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Connor O'Neill
facts 💯 and don't forget about those penalties and interest they love charging
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Yara Nassar
Check your wage and income transcript if you can access it. Sometimes employers mess up W2 reporting which can throw you into errors.
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