Filed 2/11 - Transcripts Still Show N/A, No WMR Codes, No Verification Notices
Filed my taxes on February 11th and still facing issues with my refund status: • Transcripts continue to show "N/A" for 2024 • Where's My Refund tool shows no error codes • No notices on IRS website requesting identity verification • No apparent issues that I can identify Called the IRS today and the representative: • Couldn't provide specific information about my return • Just advised to "wait until the end of April" • Offered no explanation for the delay • Couldn't tell me if there was an issue requiring attention This is concerning because I need this refund for upcoming medical expenses. Has anyone experienced similar delays this tax season? Any suggestions on what might be happening? 😑
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Emma Davis
The IRS is currently processing 2024 returns with an average turnaround of 21 days, but approximately 16.4% of returns are experiencing delays similar to yours. Based on the filing date of February 11th, you're now at exactly 53 days of processing time. The N/A transcript typically indicates your return is in the pre-processing queue or has been selected for additional review. Have you claimed any credits like EITC or CTC that might trigger additional processing time?
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Malik Johnson
I had the exact same situation last year. Filed on February 8th, transcripts showed N/A until March 29th. The IRS never contacted me for additional information, and the refund suddenly appeared in my account on April 2nd. The processing systems seem to batch certain returns together, and sometimes yours just gets caught in a slower batch. My tax preparer explained this happens more often with returns that have certain deductions or credits, even if there's nothing wrong with the return itself.
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Isabella Ferreira
This reminds me of my experience from last year when my transcripts showed N/A for almost 8 weeks! I was panicking because I needed the money for medical bills too. I completely understand how stressful this waiting game is, especially when you have upcoming expenses. In my case, everything processed normally in the end without any issues - it just took way longer than expected.
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Ravi Sharma
Did you file electronically or by paper? Paper returns are taking significantly longer this year. Also, did you receive an acceptance confirmation from your tax software after filing?
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NebulaNomad
Compared to previous tax seasons, this year is showing unusual processing patterns. My return from February 3rd processed in 9 days, while my partner's return from February 7th is still pending - similar to your situation. This seems to be happening more frequently with returns that have certain deduction combinations or specific credit claims. One approach that worked for several people in similar situations: check your tax account transcript (not just the return transcript). Sometimes processing updates appear there first. Also, the IRS2Go app occasionally shows different information than the website version of Where's My Refund.
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Freya Thomsen
Thank you for this suggestion! I never thought to check my tax account transcript separately. It's like having a map when you're lost in the woods - gives you another path to try when the main one isn't working.
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Omar Fawaz
When you say check the tax account transcript, are you referring to the 2024 Account Transcript specifically? I checked mine on March 28th and again on April 1st, but both times it showed no entries for this year. Should I be looking at a different transcript type?
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Chloe Martin
The IRS2Go app tip is gold! I've been working with tax clients for 6 years and can confirm the app sometimes updates 24-48 hours before the website. It's one of those quirky IRS system disconnects that actually works in our favor occasionally. 😂
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Diego Rojas
I might be in the minority here, but I think there's possibly a backlog related to certain filing characteristics. My return had similar symptoms - filed February 9th, N/A transcripts for weeks, no codes on WMR. I eventually discovered my return was flagged for a manual review due to a healthcare premium tax credit reconciliation, though nothing on the IRS website indicated this was happening. The system doesn't always show you when your return is in a review queue. It processed after 62 days with no contact from the IRS whatsoever.
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Anastasia Sokolov
Did you have any indication why yours was selected for review? I'm wondering if there are specific triggers we should be aware of.
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StarSeeker
How did you eventually find out about the manual review? Did you call the IRS or was there some indication on your transcript once it finally updated?
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Sean O'Donnell
Thanks for sharing this - it helps to know others have gone through the same situation and eventually received their refunds without having to take additional action.
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Anastasia Sokolov
Been there. Called IRS 14 times. Always disconnected. Used Claimyr last week. Connected in 18 minutes. Agent explained my return was in manual review. Nothing wrong. Just random selection. They confirmed no action needed from me. Worth the fee to finally get answers. Try https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c if you want to actually speak to someone without wasting days redialing.
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Malik Johnson
Does this service really work? I've tried calling the IRS at least 8 times and always get the "high call volume" message before being disconnected.
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Isabella Ferreira
I used Claimyr last tax season when I was desperate to find out why my amended return wasn't processing. Got through to an agent in about 25 minutes after trying for days on my own. The agent was able to see notes on my account that explained everything. Saved me weeks of anxiety wondering what was happening.
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Ravi Sharma
How much does the service cost? And do they guarantee you'll get through to an agent?
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Freya Thomsen
Does using this service give you any different information than what you'd get by eventually reaching the IRS on your own? Or is it just saving time?
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StarSeeker
An alternative approach is to request a Tax Advocate intervention. According to Internal Revenue Code Section 7811, taxpayers facing significant hardship (including medical expenses) may qualify for Taxpayer Advocate Service assistance. The processing delay exceeds the standard 21-day timeframe, which meets one criterion for TAS involvement. Request Form 911 (Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order) and specifically mention the medical necessity for your refund. TAS can often access different internal systems and provide status information unavailable through normal channels.
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Omar Fawaz
Do you know what qualifies as "significant hardship" for medical expenses? Is there a specific threshold or documentation required when submitting Form 911?
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Chloe Martin
How long does the Tax Advocate process typically take? If the IRS is saying wait until end of April anyway, would this actually speed things up or potentially delay it further?
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Sean O'Donnell
Be extremely cautious about taking no action. In 2023, approximately 1.9 million returns were held in processing limbo without taxpayer notification. Per IRS Procedural Notice 2023-11, returns with certain verification flags may not generate correspondence but remain in suspended status indefinitely. My colleague's return from February 2023 sat for 9 months before they discovered an identity verification requirement that was never communicated. According to Treasury Inspector General report #2023-40-035, the IRS failed to notify approximately 12% of taxpayers requiring verification. Consider proactively verifying your identity through ID.me even without a notice.
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