IRS 120-day review with no prior notices - what to expect?

Hey there, I specialize in IRS processing delays and can help explain what's going on with the 120-day review. This usually happens when the IRS needs additional time to verify information on your return, especially with credits like EIC or CTC. The good news is that you don't need to submit any additional documentation unless specifically requested. Based on what I've seen lately, many of these reviews are actually finishing up before the 120 days. If you want a really detailed analysis of your situation, I'd recommend checking out taxr.ai - it's this new AI tool that analyzes your tax docs and gives you specific insights about your refund timeline and any potential holdups. It's been super helpful for my clients dealing with these review situations. The main thing is to stay patient and keep checking your transcript for updates. The review doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem - it's just extra verification.

Ugh, the IRS and their mysterious ways 🙄 I went through something similar last year. My advice? When you get an agent on the line, ask them specifically why you're under review. Sometimes it's just random, but other times there might be a discrepancy they've spotted. Don't panic though, it's usually not as bad as it seems!

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120-day review? Never heard of it. Are you sure it's not a scam? Double-check that the letter is actually from the IRS. There are a lot of fraudsters out there trying to scare people.

Okay, let me break this down for you: 1. First, don't panic. A 120-day review doesn't necessarily mean you're in trouble. 2. These reviews can happen for various reasons: random selection, discrepancies in reported income, or even just backlog in the system. 3. Here's what you should do: - Verify the letter is legit (check IRS.gov for official contact info) - Gather all your tax documents for the year in question - When you talk to an agent, ask: a) Why was your return selected for review? b) What specific information do they need? c) Will this delay any refund you're expecting? d) Is there a deadline for you to respond? 4. Remember, you have rights as a taxpayer. Don't let them intimidate you. 5. If things get complicated, consider hiring a tax professional. Hang in there, OP. You've got this! 💪

lol welcome to the club buddy. been dealing with irs bs for months now. its like trying to nail jello to a wall 🤣

Have you checked your transcript on the IRS website? Sometimes there's more info there than what they send in letters.

Ugh, I feel for you OP. The IRS is so behind on everything these days. I've been waiting on a refund for like 8 months now. It's ridiculous.

Plot twist: the 120 days is how long you'll be on hold when you try to call them 😂

Anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the tax system? This is getting out of hand.

Hey @Levi Parker, I totally get the anxiety! I went through a similar 120-day review last year. The lack of prior notices is actually pretty common - sometimes they just pull returns for routine verification without any red flags. A few things that helped me get through it: - Call early in the morning (like 7-8 AM) for shorter hold times - Have your Social Security card, photo ID, and a copy of the return ready - Ask specifically for your "account transcript" - it shows all the behind-the-scenes activity - Don't be afraid to ask the agent to explain any codes you see The waiting is honestly the worst part, but in most cases these reviews wrap up without any issues. Mine took about 10 weeks and turned out to be just a random audit check. Hang in there! 🤞

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got my 120-day review letter about 3 weeks ago and like you, zero prior notices. I was panicking at first but after reading through everyone's responses here, I feel a lot better. I actually tried that taxr.ai tool that @Gianni Serpent mentioned and wow - it broke down my transcript in a way that actually made sense! Turns out my review is pretty standard verification stuff, nothing scary. The AI explanation was way clearer than trying to decode all those cryptic IRS codes myself. Also took @Leeann Blackstein's advice about calling early morning and actually got through to someone in 45 minutes (which felt like a miracle). The agent confirmed it's just routine verification and should wrap up within the next month or so. Hang in there OP - from what I'm seeing in this thread, most of these reviews are just the IRS being extra cautious, not because they found actual problems. The waiting sucks but you're definitely not alone in this! 💪

I'm dealing with something similar right now! Got my 120-day review notice about 2 months ago and it's been radio silence since then. Reading through all these responses has been super helpful - especially the tip about calling early morning and checking the transcript for codes. @Gianni Serpent I'm definitely going to try that taxr.ai tool you mentioned. Trying to decode IRS transcripts on my own has been like reading a foreign language 😵‍💫 One thing I learned from calling (after being on hold for literally 3 hours) is that these reviews are way more common than I thought. The agent told me they're backed up from pandemic processing delays and are being extra thorough with verification now. She said as long as I filed everything correctly, it should resolve without me needing to do anything. @Levi Parker - try not to stress too much about it. From what everyone's saying here, it sounds like most of these end up being routine checks that just take forever to process. The IRS really needs to work on their communication though - getting a random 120-day review letter with zero context is terrifying! Hang in there everyone! 🤞