Got Tax Advocate through Congressman - How long until refund?

Tax resolution specialist here - timeline varies but typically takes 4-8 weeks after advocate assignment. They need to review your case, contact IRS, and push for resolution. Keep in mind advocates are overwhelmed right now with huge caseloads, so patience is key.

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I went thru this last month! took exactly 6 weeks for me after getting an advocate

in the same boat rn. my advocate hasnt even called me back yet smh

Mine took 3 weeks but I heard im one of the lucky ones. Depends on how complicated ur case is tbh

Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter. Makes it easier for the advocate to help you. Also check ur transcript daily for updates

I went through this exact same process last year! Got my congressman involved in March and had a tax advocate assigned within 2 weeks. The advocate actually called me within a few days and we had my refund released about 5 weeks after that initial call. The key thing is staying on top of your advocate - don't be afraid to follow up every 2 weeks or so. They're juggling tons of cases but a polite check-in can help keep yours moving. Also make sure you have all your documentation ready when they call because they'll want to verify everything quickly. Good luck!

Been through this process twice now - once took 3 weeks, the other time took 7 weeks. The difference was how quickly I responded to my advocate and how organized my paperwork was. My advice: create a dedicated email folder for all IRS correspondence, keep copies of everything you've already sent them, and be ready to resend documents immediately when they ask. Also don't panic if you don't hear anything for a few weeks - no news can actually be good news in this case since it usually means they're working on it behind the scenes.

I'm currently going through this same process! My congressman's office got me connected with a tax advocate about 10 days ago. The advocate called me within 48 hours which was a relief after months of getting nowhere with regular IRS phone lines. She explained that my case involves some additional verification steps that are causing the delay, but said she'd put a priority flag on it. Haven't gotten the refund yet but at least I finally feel like someone is actually working on it. The advocate told me to expect 3-6 weeks from our initial call, so fingers crossed! Will update this thread when I hear something.