IRS Refund Delayed: Transcript Shows 3/19 Deposit Date But No Money Yet - What To Do?

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Its so frustrating! Have you tried calling the IRS directly? Sometimes they can give you more info than whats on the transcript.

I found a method to 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/_kiP6q8DX5c

Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your transcript for any additional codes after the 846. Sometimes they'll add a hold or offset after the initial release date. 2. Make sure your bank info is correct on your return. Even a small typo can cause major delays. 3. If you filed jointly, check both SSNs for any issues. Sometimes one spouse's old debts can hold things up. 4. Be patient. The IRS is still catching up from the pandemic backlog. It sucks, but sometimes it just takes time. 5. If it's been more than 21 days since your transcript showed the 846 code, definitely call them. Use the taxpayer advocate service if you're having trouble getting through. Hope this helps! Let us know what you find out.

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣🤣🤣

I swear the IRS is run by a bunch of 🤡🤡🤡 How hard is it to send people their own money back?

Quick question - did you claim any credits like the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit? Those can delay refunds.

Plot twist: the IRS actually owes you MORE money and they're recalculating your refund. Happened to me last year!

Anyone else think its weird that we have to do all this work just to pay taxes? Like, they already know how much we owe, why make us guess?

Hey OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through to anyone?