Filed federal taxes on March 10th - got state refund but federal still processing?

Thanks for the response! Yeah its been over 21 days now and I'm getting a bit anxious. Did calling the IRS actually help in your situation? Or did they just tell you to wait longer?

When I called they actually gave me info that wasn't on the website - they said my return was flagged for identity verification (which I never got a letter about). Once I verified, my refund was issued within 10 days. Definitely worth calling if you're past the 21 days!

What's this Claimyr thing? Is it really worth it? I've been trying to get through to the IRS for weeks with no luck.

Absolutely worth it. I spent days trying to get through the normal way and kept getting disconnected. With Claimyr, they basically navigate the phone system for you and call you back when they've got an agent on the line. Best money I ever spent to resolve my tax issue instead of stressing for another month.

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

It does WAY more than just read the transcript. It actually interprets all those weird IRS codes, explains what each date means, predicts when you'll get your refund based on your specific situation, and tells you if there are any issues you need to address. Completely changed my tax season experience. I was freaking out thinking something was wrong but taxr showed me everything was actually moving along normally, just slowly.

Just tried it and WOW! This is exactly what I needed! Finally understand what's happening with my refund after weeks of confusion. Definitely recommend this to anyone dealing with IRS issues - worth every penny just for the peace of mind!

is it free or do you have to pay?

There is a cost, but considering the hours of stress and confusion it saved me, plus actually understanding what was happening with my $3,400 refund, it was completely worth it. Way better than refreshing the IRS site 50 times a day lol

This sounds like an ad 🙄 Does this actually work or is it some scam?

not an ad lol, just sharing what worked for me after wasting hours on hold. i was skeptical too but it literally just helps you navigate the IRS phone tree and get in line for a callback. it was the only way i could talk to an actual human at the IRS after trying for weeks

I can confirm it works too. Used it last year when my return was stuck for 3 months. The IRS rep told me there was a form missing that I was never notified about. Fixed it that day and got my refund 2 weeks later. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human.

Interesting, may have to try this. I've been calling every day for a week and keep getting the "due to high call volume" message and disconnected. Driving me insane 🤬

I did try to check my transcript but I couldn't understand anything on it. There are so many codes and dates. I see something that says 570 and another that says 971 but no idea what that means. I'll check out that tool, thanks!

570 is a freeze code - they paused processing for some reason. 971 usually means they sent you a notice. Check your mail carefully the next few days! U might need to respond to something to get your refund moving again.

RIGHT?!?! it feels so random. My sister and I filed on the SAME DAY with the SAME tax preparer and she got her refund 2 weeks before me. Both of us had simple returns with W-2 income only. The system is broken af

exactly! there's zero logic to it. I swear they do it on purpose just to mess with us 😂

The system actually isn't random - certain factors trigger reviews and different processing paths. Things like having a prior year return still processing, identity protection PINs, certain credits claimed, or even simple math errors can route your return differently. But the IRS doesn't explain this well at all, so it SEEMS random.

Preach! And don't get me started on those automated phone systems that hang up on you after making you go through 10 minutes of options 🤬

big facts. and heaven forbid YOU make a mistake on your taxes - they'll hit you with penalties and interest immediately. but when THEY take 3 months to process a simple return... crickets. no accountability at all.

My favorite is when they say "don't call us if it's been less than 21 days" and then when it's been MORE than 21 days they're like "due to high call volume we cannot take your call" 💀

I've filed for years but this is my first time using TurboTax instead of going to a tax preparer. And I did claim the home office deduction for the first time because I started working remotely. Maybe that's what's causing the delay?

Bingo! The home office deduction often triggers additional scrutiny, especially first time claiming it. That's almost certainly why you're delayed. As long as you have proper documentation to back it up if audited, you should be fine - just expect a longer wait.

This is actually good advice. I drove myself crazy checking daily last year. This year I just set up direct deposit notifications on my bank account and stopped looking at the IRS site. Much better for my mental health!

Just checked and I do have 570 and 971 on the same date (4/05/2025). No 571 or 846 yet though. My cycle code is 20251405 - does that mean Thursdays?

Yep 05 means update on Thursday night/Friday morning. The 570/971 combo usually means they adjusted something or need verification. Watch for a letter within 2 weeks explaining what they need. If you don't get a letter, definitely call. Once they resolve it, you'll see 571 and then 846.

How much does it cost? The website doesn't say

There is a fee, but honestly compared to the stress of not knowing what was happening with my $3k refund, it was totally worth it. They analyze everything in your transcript and tell you exactly what's going on and what to expect next.

I just used it and it literally explained in 5 minutes what I couldn't figure out after HOURS of googling IRS codes. Apparently my return is on the 60-day review track but should be released next week! So much better than the useless IRS status page.

How did you actually get through? I've been calling for days and can't get past the "high call volume" message 😫

I used claimyr.com and it was a lifesaver. They basically navigate the phone system for you and get you in line for a callback. I had tried calling directly for weeks with no luck but got through in one day with their service.

Oh wow I'm gonna try this. I'm desperate at this point. Been waiting on $4200 for nearly two months with zero updates.