IRS Playing Games with My Refund - Anyone Else Stuck in Limbo?

I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do step by step: 1. First, check if you have any credits like Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit on your return. These automatically add processing time. 2. Next, pull your tax transcript from the IRS website. Look for codes like 570 (additional review) or 971 (notice issued). 3. Check if you received any mail from the IRS. Sometimes they send verification requests that delay processing. 4. If your transcript shows code 570 without a 971, you're likely just in the normal processing queue. Have you checked your transcript for any of these codes? I'm curious what exactly you're seeing there.

Have you tried looking at your transcript codes to understand what's actually happening? I was in the same boat last month, completely frustrated and in the dark. Then I found https://taxr.ai which analyzed my transcript and explained exactly what was happening with my return. It showed me that I had a review code that typically takes 4-6 weeks to clear, but wasn't anything to worry about. The tool translated all those cryptic IRS codes into plain English. At least then I knew what was happening instead of just being angry in the dark. Have you pulled your transcript yet to see what codes are showing?

• Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! • I checked my transcript and saw codes 570 and 971 dated for next week • Didn't claim any credits this year, just a standard return • No mail from IRS yet but maybe that's what the 971 means? • Really appreciate the help - at least now I know I'm not alone in this mess

I spent exactly 3 hours and 42 minutes on hold with the IRS last week before giving up. Then I used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through to an agent in 27 minutes. Cost me $24.99 but saved me literally days of frustration. The agent told me my return was flagged for a simple verification that they hadn't even sent the letter for yet. They manually released the hold while I was on the phone, and my deposit hit 4 days later. Sometimes paying to skip the wait is worth every penny when bills are due.

Does the 971 code mean they're sending a letter? I have the same codes. Should I wait for mail before calling? This is stressful.

Have you considered setting up an appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center? They can often resolve these issues in person without the endless phone waits. Isn't it better to speak to someone face-to-face rather than battling the phone system? I was in a similar situation last year and managed to get everything sorted in a single visit. The key is booking the appointment online rather than trying to walk in.