H&R Block Filers - Anyone Actually Received Their Refund Yet?

Filed with H&R Block on January 28th. Return acceptance confirmation came through, but my refund is still in Processing limbo according to WMR. From what I've gathered, this isn't necessarily an H&R Block issue - the IRS processing pipeline has significant backlogs this year. The Refund Status tracker is showing extended processing times for many filers regardless of preparation method. If you're claiming certain credits (EITC, CTC), expect additional verification delays.

Filed exactly on January 23rd with H&R Block. Got acceptance confirmation within 24 hours. Waited exactly 31 days with zero movement. Called IRS 17 times before giving up. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in 22 minutes. Agent confirmed my return was selected for manual review due to a discrepancy between reported income and what they had on file. Would have waited months without knowing if I hadn't called. Worth the fee to not waste hours on hold.

I've used H&R Block for the past 7 tax seasons and this year is definitely different. Last year, I filed on February 1st and had my refund by Valentine's Day. This year, filed January 25th and just got my refund yesterday. What I've learned is that the IRS is prioritizing differently this season. They seem to be processing simpler returns first, then working through more complex ones. If you claimed any credits or deductions, you're likely in the slower queue. The processing centers are also handling things regionally, so your location might affect timing too.

My tax return is like a ship lost at sea right now. Filed with H&R Block on January 19th and the IRS is treating my refund like it's buried treasure they don't want to give up. I was completely in the dark until I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It was like turning on a flashlight in a dark room - suddenly I could see that my return had a 570 code (additional account action pending) and a 971 (notice issued). The site explained exactly what these meant and gave me a timeline estimate. Way more helpful than the vague WMR tool that's about as informative as a magic 8-ball.

If you filed with H&R Block and are still waiting, here's what you should do: 1. First, check your transcript on the IRS website - this often updates before WMR 2. Look for specific codes like 570, 971, or 846 (direct deposit date) 3. If you see a 570 code, don't panic - it's usually just verification 4. Check if you claimed credits like EITC or CTC - these automatically take longer 5. If it's been more than 21 days and no transcript updates, THEN consider calling I'm a bit worried that so many H&R Block filers seem to be experiencing delays this year. I wonder if there's something specific with their software integration.

I think, possibly, you might want to try checking your bank account directly rather than relying on the WMR tool? Sometimes, at least in my somewhat limited experience, the refund actually deposits before the tracker updates. I was sort of surprised when this happened to me last year - the money just appeared in my account even though WMR was still showing as processing. H&R Block might not be the issue at all.

I'm in the same boat with H&R Block, but my coworker who used TurboTax is also still waiting. My brother who used a CPA got his refund in 2 weeks though. Compared to previous years, it seems like the big tax prep software companies are all experiencing more delays than usual. The IRS is definitely prioritizing certain types of returns first. Based on what I've seen in other forums, people with simple returns (just W-2, no credits) are getting processed faster than those with more complex situations.

Filed via H&R Block Premium on January 24th with EITC and CTC. Return was accepted within 24 hours. Transcript showed TC 152 (refund information) on February 12th, followed by TC 846 (refund issued) on February 19th. Direct deposit hit my account February 22nd. The key factor was the PATH Act verification period which mandates additional scrutiny for returns claiming certain refundable credits. H&R Block's transmission protocols functioned correctly in my case, suggesting the variable is more likely related to individual return complexity rather than the preparation software.

Used H&R Block. Got my refund. Took 18 days. Filed January 30th. Had simple return. No credits. Just W-2 income. Direct deposit came February 17th. Friend used same service. Still waiting. She claimed EITC. Different situation. Different timeline.

Filed with H&R Block on February 3rd and just received my refund this morning via direct deposit! Total processing time was 19 days. My return was pretty straightforward - just W-2 income, standard deduction, no credits claimed. Based on what I'm seeing in this thread, it really does seem like the complexity of your return is the biggest factor in processing time this year, not necessarily which tax prep service you used. For those still waiting, hang in there - the IRS appears to be working through the backlog systematically.

Filed with H&R Block on January 31st and still waiting here too. Starting to think this year is just different across the board. I've been checking my transcript weekly and finally saw some movement - got a 971 notice code last Friday but still no 846 deposit date. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like the IRS is just swamped this year regardless of which tax prep service people used. The fact that even CPA-filed returns are taking longer than usual tells me this isn't an H&R Block-specific problem. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and experiences - helps me feel less like I'm the only one stuck in limbo!