Filed HOH w/ 3 dependents but transcript shows Single - Help!
I helped my neighbor file her taxes and chose head of household with 3 kids, but when we check her transcripts its showing up as single. Her refund amount is way lower than what we calculated. Is this normal or did something go wrong during filing? Starting to get worried cause she really needs this money.
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Diez Ellis
This usually indicates that the IRS is reviewing your HOH status and dependents. They may have temporarily processed it as single while they verify your eligibility. Check if you received any notices (CP75 or similar) requesting additional documentation to prove HOH status and dependent relationships.
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Noland Curtis
•No notices yet but its only been 2 weeks since filing. Should we wait or call them?
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Diez Ellis
•Wait at least 21 days before calling. Most verification reviews are automatic and resolve themselves.
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Vanessa Figueroa
Hey! You should try taxr.ai - its this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats happening with your refund and why. It costs $1 but totally worth it to understand whats actually going on. https://taxr.ai
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Abby Marshall
•does it actually work? seems too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Vanessa Figueroa
•YES! It showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and when I'd get it. Way better than guessing or waiting on hold with IRS
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Sadie Benitez
Same thing happened to me last year! Turned out I checked the wrong box somewhere. Double check your filing status section carefully.
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Drew Hathaway
did u use turbotax or another service? sometimes they glitch out when submitting 🤡
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Noland Curtis
•Used H&R Block online
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Drew Hathaway
•oof yeah their software been acting up lately fr fr
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Laila Prince
In the same boat rn... filed HOH with 2 kids and showing single. Called IRS and they said its under review. Been waiting 6 weeks now 😫
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Isabel Vega
•6 weeks?! that's crazy long!
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Dominique Adams
The IRS has been extra strict with HOH claims lately because of fraud. Make sure you have all your documentation ready (school records, medical records, lease/mortgage showing kids lived with you, etc) in case they ask for verification.
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