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

I filed with H&R Block on February 18th and got my refund direct deposited yesterday. The IRS Where's My Refund tool never updated beyond the first bar for me. Just showed processing then suddenly the money was in my account. No notification or anything.

According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1, normal processing time is 21 days for e-filed returns without complications. However, the current backlog has extended this timeline significantly. If you need to speak with an actual IRS representative to check your status, I had success using Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com). Instead of waiting on hold for 3+ hours, I was connected to an agent in under 30 minutes who confirmed my return was still in processing but not flagged for review.

I've filed with H&R Block for the past 4 years and this year is definitely taking longer. Last year I got my refund in 9 days, but I'm on day 24 now with nothing. Called H&R Block and they just said it's "in process" with the IRS. I'm starting to get a bit worried since I need this money for some upcoming bills.

I was in the same situation! Here's what worked for me: 1. First, I checked my H&R Block account to confirm it was actually transmitted (it was) 2. Then I created an account on the IRS website to view my transcript 3. My transcript showed processing codes that weren't visible on WMR 4. Four days later my refund suddenly appeared in my account It seems like H&R Block returns aren't being delayed specifically - it's affecting everyone regardless of preparer. My sister filed with TurboTax on the same day and is still waiting.

I filed with H&R Block on February 2nd and just received my refund on March 14th - exactly 40 days later. What helped me understand what was happening was using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It explained all those confusing codes and gave me a predicted deposit date that was spot on. Before that I was completely in the dark about why my return was taking so long despite being accepted right away.

Be careful with H&R Block status updates. Mine showed "approved" for weeks. Called IRS eventually. Had an error code. Needed to verify identity. Lost three weeks because I trusted the H&R Block tracker. Always check directly with IRS.

H&R Block filer here with timeline: • Filed: Feb 8 • Accepted: Feb 8 • WMR showed first bar only for 3 weeks • Transcript updated Mar 1 with 570 code • Called IRS Mar 5 - told to wait • Refund deposited Mar 12 Need to check ASAP if you're getting delayed! Could be simple verification or could be something that needs your action!