IRS Tax Refund Delay: 6 Months Wait, No Response - Tips to Reach a Human Agent?
Has anyone else been waiting forever to get their tax refund? I filed like 6 months ago and still nothing. I've been trying to check the status but can't get through to the IRS. This is so frustrating! Anyone have any tips on how to actually talk to a human there?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve IRS refund delays and contact, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwxBzdDrObs
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Mohammad Khaled
I feel ya. The IRS is swamped rn. Between covid backlog, staff shortages, and all the stimulus checks, they're way behind. Doesn't make it any less frustrating tho π«
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Alina Rosenthal
It's a perfect storm of complications for them, but it's really hard as a taxpayer waiting. {profile 26}
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Melody Miles
I found a way to actually 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
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Melody Miles
Yep, totally legit. I was skeptical too but it saved me hours of hold time.
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Eva St. Cyr
$20 just to talk to someone? The system is so broken π€
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Kristian Bishop
I used it too and it worked for me, but I agree that the fact we need this service highlights how inefficient the current system is. {profile 22}
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Oliver Cheng
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I heard it can work
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Taylor To
Does anyone even own a fax machine anymore? π {profile 28}
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Kaitlyn Otto
Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold that way.
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Axel Far
That's a great tip! I did the same and avoided a long hold time. {profile 23}
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Leo Simmons
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should just be grateful they're processing refunds at all given everything that's happened in the last couple years?
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Lindsey Fry
Found the IRS employee π
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Saleem Vaziri
Nah, they took our money. They need to give it back. Period.
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Kayla Morgan
I see your point, but it doesn't help those of us waiting. {profile 34}
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Finnegan Gunn
Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: 1. Be persistent. Keep calling, even if it takes multiple attempts. 2. Use the IRS2Go app to check your refund status - sometimes it updates before the website. 3. Check your mail carefully. They might have sent a letter requesting more info. 4. If you filed by paper, expect LONG delays. E-filing is much faster. 5. Consider contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help move things along. 6. Double-check that your bank info is correct if you chose direct deposit. 7. Be prepared with all your docs when you do get through - 1040, W-2s, everything. Hope this helps! Hang in there, we're all in this together. πͺ
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Adriana Cohn
Wow, thanks for all the info! I'll def try the app
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Miguel Harvey
This should be pinned tbh. Super helpful!
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Ashley Simian
Number 5 saved me! The taxpayer advocate really pushed things along. {profile 27}
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Ella Cofer
bruh i feel u. irs owes me money but they sure don't hesitate to come after u if u owe them ππ€‘
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Kevin Bell
Right?! It feels so unfair. {profile 29}
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Savannah Glover
Exactly my thought! They should be just as prompt with refunds. π€¦ββοΈ {profile 30}
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Cole Roush
Hey everyone! I just wanted to chime in and say that Claimyr is a legitimate service, but there are definitely pros and cons to using it. On the plus side, it can really save you a lot of time and frustration, especially when dealing with the notoriously long IRS wait times. However, it does come with a cost, and not everyone may feel comfortable paying for a service like this. Furthermore, while Claimyr connects you to a live agent, it doesn't necessarily speed up the processing of your refund once you get through. Itβs just one tool in the toolbox for dealing with IRS delays. Overall, it's worth considering if you're at your wits' end, but always weigh the costs and benefits before proceeding. Hope this helps! {profile 36}
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Ryder Everingham
Anyone else notice how the "Where's My Refund" tool is always down for maintenance when you actually need it? π
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Lilly Curtis
Every single time! It's like they know when we're trying to check. {profile 33}
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Ellie Kim
Have you checked if there were any errors on your return? Sometimes that can cause major delays.
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Adriana Cohn
How do I check for errors? The online tool doesn't show anything
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Ellie Kim
You might need to request a transcript of your return. You can do that online if you have an account set up with the IRS.
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Fiona Sand
Good point. I found an error in my bank info that delayed mine. {profile 25}
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Felix Grigori
Maybe try reaching out to your congressperson's office? They sometimes have liaisons who can help with IRS issues.
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Felicity Bud
That's a great idea. It seems extreme, but if it works, why not? {profile 31}
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Max Reyes
Plot twist: the refund was the friends we made along the way π€£
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Mikayla Davison
lmaooo i wish i could pay my bills with friendship
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Adrian Connor
This made me laugh way harder than it should have π
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Aisha Jackson
At least we can laugh at the situation, right? π {profile 32}
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Jace Caspullo
Same boat here. Filed in February and still crickets. The "Where's My Refund" tool is useless - just says it's still processing. π
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Melody Miles
I know, right? They need to upgrade their systems or something. It's ridiculous! {profile 22}
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James Maki
guys i think i figured it out. we need to train carrier pigeons to deliver our returns. cant have delays if we bypass the whole system ποΈπ¨
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Jasmine Hancock
If only it were that simple! Haha {profile 35}
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Jasmine Hernandez
lol good luck. I've been waiting 9 months and still nothing. IRS is a joke
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Luis Johnson
Same here. It feels like they're just ignoring us at this point. {profile 24}
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