Filed 2023 taxes in April, no IRS update yet. What to do?

Ugh, welcome to the club. I filed in March and I'm still waiting too. The IRS is slower than molasses this year 🐌

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the IRS. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Here's what you need to do: 1. Check 'Where's My Refund' on IRS.gov 2. If that doesn't help, call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 3. Be prepared with your social security number, filing status, and exact refund amount 4. If you can't get through, try early morning or just before they close 5. If all else fails, contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service Remember, patience is key. The IRS is dealing with millions of returns and they're understaffed. Good luck!

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we still have to deal with this garbage every year? like hello its 2023 why isnt this automated yet smh

Pro tip: If you owe money, they'll find you real quick. But if they owe you? Suddenly it's slower than my grandma using the internet for the first time 😂

Have you considered that there might be an error on your return? Sometimes that can cause delays. Double-check everything, especially your math and personal info.

Guys I'm telling you, the real move is to just become a corporation. Then you don't gotta pay taxes at all! 🧠🤑

I feel your frustration! I had a similar situation last year - filed in March and didn't hear back until August. What really helped me was calling the IRS first thing in the morning (like 7 AM when they open) and having all my documents ready. The wait times are brutal but worth it. Also, make sure to check if the IRS has your correct address on file - sometimes returns get held up because of address mismatches. Hang in there, you'll get through this! 💪