IRS Says No Errors But I'm in 'Error Department' - 10 Week Wait Started Feb 2nd

This is actually pretty common right now. What's happening is likely one of several things: • You're in error *resolution* department, not necessarily because of an error you made • The system flagged something for manual review (common with gig workers) • They're verifying income against what was reported by platforms • The 10-week timeframe is their standard for these reviews The good news is that if they told you there are no errors, it likely means they're just going through verification steps. Many returns get routed there as a precaution, especially with self-employment income. Stay patient, you're on the right track!

I experienced an identical situation with my Schedule C income verification last year. I utilized Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) after 6 weeks of unsuccessful attempts to reach an IRS representative through conventional channels. The Taxpayer Advocate Service representative I connected with confirmed my return was in the Error Resolution System (ERS) despite having no actual errors - merely awaiting manual verification of my 1099-K amounts. Claimyr expedited the connection process significantly, allowing me to confirm my status without the perpetual busy signals. The representative provided my actual expected completion date, which was accurate within 3 days.

I was in exactly the same position on February 8th, 2024. Filed and accepted that day, then stuck in processing for exactly 63 days. Called on day 42 and was told I was in the error department despite having "no errors." My refund of $3,742 was finally deposited on April 11th, 2024 - exactly 9 weeks after filing. The IRS agent I spoke with confirmed they're reviewing 100% of returns with gig work income above $5,000 this year. I'm grateful for everyone sharing their timelines here - it helped me stay patient knowing others were experiencing the same delays.

Last year I was stuck in this same situation. I remember checking my transcript every day and seeing all these codes I didn't understand. I finally used https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it explained that code 570 followed by 971 meant my return was under review but not necessarily because I made an error. It predicted my refund date within 2 days of when I actually received it. Might be worth checking your transcript if you haven't already - the tool really helped me understand what was happening behind the scenes.

Be very careful about believing what one IRS agent tells you. I had a similar situation in 2022 where one agent said there were no errors, then another said I was missing a form, and a third said I needed to verify my identity. Each time the 10-week clock seemed to restart. My sister-in-law had her return stuck for 16 weeks despite being told "10 weeks" initially. The error department processes are much slower than regular returns, which typically process in 21 days. Your situation sounds like the standard gig worker review, but I'd recommend calling again in 2 weeks if nothing changes.

Same boat here. Filed February 5th. Got accepted immediately. Called last week. They said error department. No actual errors though. Just "verification" needed. Still waiting. Week 8 now. No transcript updates. WMR still shows processing. Hoping for movement soon. Hang in there.

I filed on January 29th, 2024 and was stuck in the error department until April 4th, 2024 - exactly 9 weeks and 2 days. Called on March 15th and was told to wait the full 10 weeks. Called again on April 1st and was told it was being worked on. Received my deposit on April 8th. If you don't see movement by April 13th (which will be your 10 weeks), call immediately on April 15th to request they expedite. The fiscal quarter just ended and they're clearing backlogs now!

Based on what I've seen in this community over the past few years, this "no errors but in error department" situation happens to thousands of gig workers each filing season. It's essentially a random selection for additional verification. I've tracked patterns in the community and noticed most people receive their refunds between weeks 8-10, with a small percentage going longer. The best approach is to: 1) Check your transcript weekly, not daily, 2) Call only after your 10 weeks are up, and 3) Remember that nearly everyone eventually gets their refund with no changes. The IRS is just overwhelmed and understaffed.