Filed on 3/8, Got Accepted Same Day, DDD 3/28 - 20 Day Turnaround!

This is actually pretty fast compared to what I've been seeing this season! Most people in my tax groups are reporting 21-30 days for simple returns, and those with any credits like EITC are seeing 35+ days. It's interesting how the IRS seems to be processing in batches - I've noticed people who filed on the 7th-9th are all getting their DDDs this week, while people who filed on the 1st-3rd got theirs last week. I wonder if they group returns by filing date or if it's more about the complexity of the return?

Did you have any credits or deductions that might have sped up or slowed down your processing? Also, did you use the same tax preparer as last year? Sometimes switching software can trigger additional verification.

I appreciate everyone's interest in my filing situation. To answer your questions: • Used TurboTax both years • Standard deduction only • No tax credits claimed • No dependents • No business income • Just W-2 income and mortgage interest I think the simplicity of my return helped with the faster processing. Last year I had a 1099 from a side gig which might explain the longer wait time (31 days vs. 20 days this year).

Have you had to call the IRS in previous years? I remember trying to reach them last tax season about a similar timeline issue and spent hours on hold. This year I used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) when I needed to verify my identity, and they got me connected to an IRS agent in about 20 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour wait. Did you have to contact the IRS at all during your processing, or did everything go smoothly without intervention? I'm asking because your timeline seems ideal, and I'm wondering if most people with that quick turnaround didn't need to contact the IRS at all.

Is your return being directly deposited to the same bank account you used last year? I'm wondering because my return is taking longer this year, and the only thing I changed was my bank account. Last year I had my refund in 18 days, but I'm on day 24 now with no updates.

Your timeline is possibly one of the more ideal scenarios I've seen this filing season. I think, based on what I've observed, that returns with standard W-2 income, standard deductions, and no credits seem to be processed more quickly. It appears that the IRS has somewhat streamlined their verification process for less complex returns, though there are still occasional exceptions where even simple returns get delayed for seemingly random reasons.

We should be careful about drawing too many conclusions from individual experiences. While a 20-day turnaround is encouraging, processing times can vary widely based on factors we may not see. The IRS systems have many verification checks that happen behind the scenes, and what works smoothly for one person might trigger additional review for another with seemingly identical circumstances.

I was in almost the exact same situation as you! Filed March 7th, accepted same day, and just got my DDD for March 27th this morning. Here's what I did: 1. Made sure all my information matched my previous return exactly 2. Double-checked all numbers before submitting 3. Filed electronically with direct deposit 4. Didn't claim any credits that might delay processing 5. Made sure my AGI from last year was entered correctly for identity verification I think being meticulous about accuracy really helps speed things along. The system seems to flag even minor discrepancies for review.

Did you check your tax transcript online to see if there were any specific codes that appeared before you got your DDD? The Where's My Refund tool doesn't show much detail, but the transcript often has codes like 570/971 that can indicate what's happening behind the scenes. The IRS website has information about these codes, but they can be confusing to interpret: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript