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First Time Filer - Filed 2/4, No DDD Yet, Getting Worried

First time doing my taxes and I filed on February 4th. WMR still saying processing and no bars. Transcript just shows N/A. Getting really worried since all my friends already got their refunds. No letters from IRS either. Anyone else experiencing this or know what's going on?

Sofia Price

First time filers often face additional verification processes. This is normal. The IRS has extra security measures for new filers to prevent fraud. Keep checking your mail for any identity verification requests. Your return is likely in the review queue.

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Mateo Warren

omg thank you sm for explaining! 😭 how long do these reviews usually take?

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Sofia Price

Anywhere from 4-8 weeks typically, but could be longer if they need additional info

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Alice Coleman

Hey guys just wanted to share - I was in the same boat last week but found this tool called taxr.ai that actually explained everything going on with my transcript. Cost me a buck but saved me hours of stress trying to figure out these codes. Its pretty amazing at explaining exactly whats happening

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Owen Jenkins

fr? what exactly does it tell you?

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Alice Coleman

it basically reads your transcript and tells you exactly where your refund is stuck and why, plus when you should expect it. way better than guessing 🤷‍♀️

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Owen Jenkins

just tried it and wow youre right! finally know whats actually going on with my return 💯

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Lilah Brooks

took me 4 months last year as a first timer... hang in there 🥲

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Jackson Carter

Welcome to the club lol. The IRS moves slower than a sloth eating molasses 🦥

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Kolton Murphy

facts 🤣

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Evelyn Rivera

did u claim EIC or child tax credit? that usually makes it take longer

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Mateo Warren

nope just a regular w2 return

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Julia Hall

Check your transcript on the IRS website if you can. Sometimes WMR isnt updated but transcript shows movement

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Mateo Warren

its just showing N/A everywhere :

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