Filed 1/29 with Jackson Hewitt - Just Called IRS About Verification - No Letter Coming?
Just hung up with the IRS about my refund status and wanted to share what I learned: • Filed my return on January 29th through Jackson Hewitt • Was previously told by a different agent that I'd receive a verification letter • Called today to schedule an in-person appointment to handle verification • The representative clarified there's actually NO letter coming • She said my account should update tomorrow Really relieved I won't need to verify in person after all. Planning to check WMR and transcripts first thing tomorrow. Anyone else file in late January and still waiting on their refund date? Starting to impact my Q2 business planning.
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Kristin Frank
This sounds like a classic case of IDRS information asymmetry. The initial CSR likely saw a TC 570 freeze code on your account without proper resolution notes, hence the verification letter assumption. The subsequent representative had access to updated case notes showing manual review completion. Be aware that "updating tomorrow" statements from IRS reps are often aspirational rather than definitive - the actual cycle posting could take 7-10 days before WMR reflects changes. Your January filing date puts you well beyond normal processing timeframes.
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Micah Trail
Exactly this! 😂 I had the SAME thing happen to me last year. First rep told me I needed to verify identity, second one said everything was fine. Ended up calling a THIRD time and finally got someone who actually knew what they were talking about - turns out they had just flagged my return for a quick review because I had a new employer. Got my refund like 5 days later without doing anything. The IRS seriously needs to get their communication straight!
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Nia Watson
Is anyone else amazed at how different representatives can look at the same account and give completely different information? How is that even possible in 2024? Shouldn't they all have access to the same system? My brother-in-law works for a major bank and says their customer service can see exactly the same information across all departments.
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Alberto Souchard
Did rep mention cycle code? Check transcript tomorrow. Might show 846 code. If not, call again Friday.
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Katherine Shultz
I'm trying to understand what happened with your situation. If I'm following correctly: 1. You filed through Jackson Hewitt on January 29th 2. At some point, someone told you a verification letter was coming 3. You called to be proactive about verification 4. The new rep said no letter is coming Did the representative explain why the first person told you about a verification letter? And did they give you any timeline for when your refund might actually be issued? I'm curious because I'm in a similar situation (filed Feb 2) and wonder if I should call too.
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Marcus Marsh
OMG I'm so frustrated with the IRS phone system this year! 😤 I spent HOURS trying to get through about my missing refund (filed 1/26) and kept getting disconnected. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got through in like 20 minutes! The agent confirmed my return was just in the normal processing queue but had been flagged for a quick review because I had a business loss. Nothing I needed to do but wait. Saved me so much stress knowing nothing was actually wrong! Worth every penny not to waste an entire day on hold.
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Hailey O'Leary
I'm not sure about using third-party services to contact the IRS... Couldn't this potentially be risky? How does it work exactly? Do they just call for you or do you have to provide any personal information?
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Cedric Chung
This sounds interesting! A few questions: • How much does the service cost? • Do they just call on your behalf or do they connect you directly? • Did you have to provide any sensitive information? • How exactly did they get through when regular callers can't?
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Talia Klein
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Maxwell St. Laurent
I was in almost the exact same situation! According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions), many returns filed in January are still being processed. I checked my transcripts using the online account access and saw codes 570 and 971 which usually indicate some kind of review. The IRS2Go app showed no progress for weeks, then suddenly updated overnight. My transcript showed an 846 code (refund issued) dated for 3 days later. Might be worth checking your transcript rather than just WMR.
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PaulineW
I encountered similar conflicting information from IRS representatives regarding my refund status. After multiple unproductive calls, I utilized taxr.ai to analyze my transcript data. The application identified a TC 570 code with subsequent TC 571 release, indicating my return had undergone standard review procedures but was proceeding normally. The platform's processing timeline estimates proved accurate within 2 business days. For individuals experiencing transcript code confusion, this analytical tool provides more definitive interpretation than general IRS guidance.
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Annabel Kimball
Just want to say this is exactly why I always recommend calling the IRS directly rather than waiting. So many people just sit around checking WMR daily when a 20-minute phone call can clear things up. Glad you took initiative and got answers! The IRS is overwhelmed but most agents really do want to help if you can get through to them.
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