IRS Refund Delay: Filed Months Ago, No Refund, Can't Reach Anyone - Help!

Ugh, same boat here. Filed in February and still nothing. The "Where's My Refund" tool is useless. Just says it's still being processed 🙄

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. 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/5jrMesbidvI

Pro tip: If you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay, mention that when you finally get through. They might expedite your refund.

Have you checked if there were any errors on your return? Sometimes even small mistakes can cause major delays.

This is why I always owe a little instead of getting a refund. Rather have my money throughout the year than deal with this nonsense.

Here's what I know from dealing with this: • The IRS is severely backlogged due to COVID and staffing issues • Paper returns are taking the longest to process • If you claimed certain credits (like EITC or CTC), that can also slow things down • Sometimes, returns get flagged for "additional review" which can add weeks or months to processing time • If it's been more than 21 days since you e-filed (or 6 weeks for paper returns), you can request a trace on your refund Hang in there, OP. It's frustrating, but most people do eventually get their refunds. Keep trying to reach them, and consider contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service if you're facing serious financial hardship due to the delay.

lmao imagine thinking the government would give you YOUR money back in a timely manner 🤡

Have you tried reaching out to your congressional representative? Sometimes they can help push things along with the IRS.

Plot twist: the IRS is using our refunds to fund a secret space program 👽🛸

I'm dealing with the exact same issue! Filed in March and still waiting. One thing that helped me was setting up an online account on the IRS website - sometimes it shows more detailed status info than the "Where's My Refund" tool. Also, if you have a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center nearby, you might be able to walk in for help (though call first to check if appointments are needed). The wait times are brutal, but don't give up! Your refund is out there somewhere in the system.