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IRS Tax Transcript: How to Check for Refund Delays?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my tax refund and I'm not sure what to do. It's been weeks since I filed and I still haven't received anything. Has anyone had any luck checking their IRS tax transcript for clues about delays? I heard it might help but I'm not sure how to access it. Any advice would be appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve IRS tax refund delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPNoHrXsEo

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Zainab Ismail

I've been there! Checking your IRS tax transcript is actually pretty helpful. Here's a quick guide on how to do it: 1. Go to the IRS website (IRS.gov) 2. Look for the 'Get Your Tax Record' option 3. Click on 'Get Transcript Online' 4. You'll need to create an account if you don't have one 5. Verify your identity (they'll ask some security questions) 6. Once you're in, choose 'Tax Return Transcript' for the year you need Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any more info.

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Connor O'Neill

Thanks for the detailed steps! 👍 Do you know how long it usually takes for the transcript to update after filing?

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Zainab Ismail

In my experience, it can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. If you e-filed, it's usually faster than if you mailed in your return.

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Yara Nassar

This is super helpful! I've been pulling my hair out trying to figure out whats going on with my refund. Gonna try this right now 🙏

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Keisha Robinson

Ugh, the IRS is such a mess this year. I filed back in February and I'm still waiting. It's ridiculous! 😤

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GalaxyGuardian

Same boat here. Filed in March and nothing. Starting to wonder if they lost my return or something.

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Paolo Ricci

Guys, have you tried calling the IRS? I know its a pain, but sometimes you can get lucky and get through to someone.

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Keisha Robinson

LOL calling the IRS? Might as well try to win the lottery 🤣

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Amina Toure

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/Jc9x-gysK0

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Oliver Zimmermann

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?

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Amina Toure

Yep, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny IMO.

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Natasha Volkova

$20 just to talk to someone? That's crazy. The system is so broken 🤦‍♂️

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Amina Toure

I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not sitting on hold for hours was totally worth it.

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Javier Torres

Has anyone else noticed that the 'Where's My Refund' tool is basically useless? It's been saying 'still processing' for weeks now.

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Emma Davis

Omg yes! I swear it's just a placebo to make us think they're actually doing something 🙄

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CosmicCaptain

I heard they only update it once a day, so checking it constantly doesn't help. But yeah, it's not very informative.

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Malik Johnson

Pro tip: If you're really desperate, try contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help push things along if you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay.

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Isabella Ferreira

Anyone else worried about identity theft? I've heard horror stories about refunds being stolen. Maybe that's why some of us are seeing delays?

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Ravi Sharma

Oh great, another thing to stress about 😫 How would we even know if that happened?

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Freya Thomsen

I think the IRS sends a letter if they suspect fraud. But tbh, delays are probably just normal IRS slowness.

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