IRS 2024 Tax Refund Delayed 60+ Days After Identity Verification - Still Shows as "Received"

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Filed back in February and still nothing. The IRS is such a mess this year 🤦‍♂️

I had a similar issue last year. Here's what I learned: • The identity verification process can add 9-12 weeks to processing time • "Received" status means they have your return but haven't started processing • If you claimed certain credits (like Earned Income Tax Credit), it can take longer • Sometimes, they need additional information and will send a letter • Budget cuts have seriously impacted IRS staffing and processing times My advice: Keep checking the "Where's My Refund" tool weekly. If it's been more than 21 days since you verified your identity and you see no updates, try calling the IRS directly. Be prepared for long wait times. If you can't get through, consider contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service for help. Hang in there! It's frustrating, but your refund will come eventually.

have you tried checking your transcript on the irs website? sometimes it shows more info than the wheres my refund tool

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Jc9x-gysK0

THE IRS IS A JOKE! 🤡 They expect us to pay on time but can't even process our refunds. Maybe we should start charging them interest! 💸

Has anyone else noticed that the "Where's My Refund" tool seems to be stuck in 2005? You'd think with all the money they collect, they could at least update their website 🙄

Pro tip: If you're really desperate, you can try contacting your local congressperson's office. They sometimes have ways to expedite things with the IRS.

guys im freaking out. i filed in january and still havent gotten my refund. called the irs and they said theres a "processing error" but wont tell me what it is. anyone dealt with this before???

Plot twist: What if the IRS is secretly using all our refund money to fund a mission to Mars? 👽🚀

Serious question: Has anyone successfully claimed their dog as a dependent? Asking for a friend... 🐶💼

I'm dealing with something similar! Filed in early March and did the identity verification about 3 weeks ago. Still stuck on "received" status too. What's really frustrating is that they give you these timeframes (like "21 days after verification") but then there's no follow-up when they don't meet them. I've been checking the transcript tool that @Anastasia Sokolov mentioned - it does show a bit more detail than the basic refund tracker. Hang in there, hopefully we'll see movement soon! 🤞