IRS System Error - They're Adding 10 Weeks to Processing Time!

That sounds like a 1121 processing code error. It usually happens when there's a mismatch between your reported information and what the IRS has on file. Don't panic though - sometimes it resolves itself within the system without requiring any action from you.

What exactly did the message say? Was this on the Where's My Refund tool or did you get an actual notice in the mail? The specific wording matters a lot.

I had this exact issue last month! The system error message freaked me out too. I used https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it showed me exactly what was happening. Turns out it was just a minor verification issue with my W-2. The tool explained all the codes and gave me a much more accurate timeline than the generic "10 weeks" warning. My refund actually came through in just 17 days despite the scary message.

The IRS is severely understaffed this tax season. Their error messages are often way more alarming than the actual situation. I wouldn't stress too much yet.

When this happened to me, I spent 3 days trying to get through to the IRS on their regular number. Complete waste of time. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 30 minutes. The agent told me exactly what was flagged in my return and I was able to resolve it that same day by faxing one document. Saved me weeks of anxiety and waiting.

Check your transcript online if you can. It often shows more detailed information than WMR. Look for specific codes like 570/971 which indicate what type of review they're doing.