IRS Refund Delay: Still Waiting After 10 Months for $7k Refund. Any Success Stories?
I filed my taxes last April and I'm still waiting on my refund. It's been almost a year now! The only update I got was in June saying they needed 60 days to review it. Haven't heard a peep since then. We're talking about almost $7000 here. Anyone else dealing with this? What can I do?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve IRS refund delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRs2fKW-GTU
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Sean Flanagan
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting on mine since February last year. It's ridiculous how long they're taking. Have you tried calling the IRS?
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Anastasia Kozlov
Yeah, I've been calling non-stop. It's like hitting my head against a wall. But I finally got through today and it went much better. Fingers crossed it gets resolved soon!
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Zara Mirza
How'd you manage to get through? I've been trying for weeks and can never reach a human 😫
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Anastasia Kozlov
I actually 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
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NebulaNinja
$20 just to talk to someone? That's highway robbery! 🤔
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Anastasia Kozlov
I know it sounds steep, but after months of frustration, it was worth every penny to finally get some answers. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know? 🤷♂️
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Luca Russo
Same boat here. Filed in March, still nothing. The IRS is a joke at this point. 🤡
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Nia Wilson
Have you tried checking the "Where's My Refund" tool on the IRS website? Sometimes it has updates that you won't get through mail or email.
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Anastasia Kozlov
Yep, checked it religiously. Always says the same thing - "Your return is still being processed." 🙄
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Mateo Sanchez
I work for a tax prep company, and I can tell you this is unfortunately common right now. The IRS is severely backlogged. Here's what you can try: 1. Keep calling. Be persistent. 2. Contact your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help move things along. 3. Reach out to your congressional representative. They have liaisons who can inquire on your behalf. 4. If you're experiencing financial hardship because of the delay, make sure to mention that when you do get through. 5. Double-check that there weren't any errors on your return that could be causing the holdup. Hang in there. It's frustrating, but they will eventually get to your return.
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Anastasia Kozlov
Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Didn't even know that was a thing.
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Aisha Mahmood
This is gold 💯 Saving this comment for future reference!
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Ethan Clark
plot twist: the irs is using our refunds to pay interest on the national debt 👀
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AstroAce
lmao wouldn't even be surprised at this point 😂
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Yuki Kobayashi
I heard they're prioritizing returns with errors or that need additional review. Maybe yours got flagged for some reason? Might be worth double-checking everything.
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Carmen Vega
This is why I always owe a little instead of getting a refund. Can't hold up my money if they don't have it 🤷♀️
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Andre Rousseau
4D chess right here 👆
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Zoe Stavros
have u tried turning the irs off and on again?
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Jamal Harris
Instructions unclear. Accidentally deleted all my files and now I owe $50k 😭
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GalaxyGlider
Serious question: has anyone successfully sued the IRS for delays like this? Seems like there should be some kind of accountability.
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Mei Wong
Good luck suing the government lol. They make the rules, remember?
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Liam Sullivan
Actually, you can sue the IRS, but it's a complicated process. Look up "taxpayer bill of rights" for more info. Still, probably not worth it for a refund delay.
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