Filed February 2nd and still waiting for refund - anyone else stuck?

The IRS is severely backlogged right now. What you're experiencing is unfortunately common. You should check your tax transcript if you have access - it often shows more details than the Where's My Refund tool. Look for codes like 570 (refund hold) or 971 (notice issued). Without those details, it's hard to know exactly what's happening with your return. Some possible reasons for delays: - Identity verification needed - Manual review of credits claimed - Missing information or discrepancies - Simple backlog processing You can try contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service if it's causing financial hardship. Otherwise, continue checking your transcript weekly for updates. The IRS is supposed to pay interest on delayed refunds after 45 days from the filing deadline (or when you filed if after the deadline).

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Filed January 29th and just got my refund last week. Try calling the IRS's tax advocate line instead of the main number. I wasted three weeks trying to get through on the regular line with no luck.

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Yep filed Feb 3rd and still waiting. Apparently if you claimed certain credits they automatically flag your return for a manual review which takes forever. This is my third year in a row with delays 🤬

The IRS is a joke. I filed in March and got my refund in 8 days. Meanwhile my sister filed in january and is still waiting. Makes absolutely no sense. The system is completely broken.

have you tried checking your transcript? it will tell you if there are any issues with your return. i filed feb 15 and saw a 570 code on my transcript which means they put a hold on my refund. then a week later got a 971 code which meant they sent me a letter. got the letter asking for more documentation. sent it in and a month later got my refund.

I was in the same situation and what finally worked for me was contacting my congressman's office. They have liaisons who can contact the IRS directly. Had my refund within two weeks after months of waiting.

Yes!!! Filed February 1st and just got my refund yesterday. No explanation for the delay, no notices, nothing. The IRS is so understaffed and overworked that normal returns are taking months. Hang in there!

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Filed Jan 30 and nothing. It's bs that they can charge us penalties and interest if we're late but they can take forever with no consequences.

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there are millions of unprocessed returns from previous years so dont count on getting urs anytime soon. the irs is a disaster.

i had this exact same issue last year and the only thing that worked was going through my local taxpayer advocate service. you can google the number for your state. its a free service and theyre actual irs employees who can help move things along.

Remember that the IRS prioritizes refunds with Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit due to the PATH Act, so if you don't have those, your return might be lower priority. But 3+ months is still ridiculous. Do you have any credits or deductions that might trigger extra scrutiny?

Check your bank account! Sometimes the refund shows up there before the Where's My Refund tool updates. Happened to me last year.

ya irs is a mess right now honestly. i filed on paper (big mistake) in march and am still waiting. at least you efiled so youll probably get urs before me 😂

I'm in a similar boat - filed February 5th and still waiting! The frustration is real. What's helped me understand what's going on is checking my tax transcript regularly. You can access it through the IRS website if you can get through their identity verification process. The transcript shows specific codes that explain why your refund might be delayed. For example, code 570 means there's a hold on your refund, and code 971 usually means they're sending you a notice requesting additional information. Also, if you claimed any credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, or education credits, those automatically trigger additional review which can add months to processing time. The IRS has to manually verify these credits. Keep checking your transcript weekly and don't give up! Some people are getting refunds after 4-5 months with no explanation for the delay. The system is definitely overwhelmed right now.