IRS deposited my 2021 refund in wrong account, been fighting since 2023 to resolve. Help!

Ugh, that sounds like a total nightmare! I had a similar issue a few years back, but not quite as bad. Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything: Keep a log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what was said. 2. Be persistent: Call regularly and ask for updates. 3. Escalate: Ask to speak with a supervisor or manager. 4. Consider contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service office. They can sometimes help with these tricky situations. 5. As a last resort, reach out to your congressional representative. They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with federal issues. Hang in there, OP! The IRS can be a real pain to deal with, but persistence usually pays off eventually.

man, the IRS is such a joke sometimes 🤡 I swear they just throw our money into a black hole and hope for the best

I feel your pain, OP. I've been in the same boat with a messed up refund before. Have you tried calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service? They can sometimes cut through the red tape when you're getting the runaround.

This might sound crazy, but I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the IRS. 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

Have you considered that maybe the IRS is actually run by a group of highly trained squirrels? It would explain a lot... 🐿️🐿️🐿️

This is why I always choose to get a paper check for my refund. Yeah, it takes longer, but at least I know where it's going. Sorry you're dealing with this mess, OP.

Hey OP, former IRS employee here. Your situation sounds like a real headache. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. File Form 3911 (Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund) if you haven't already. This formally reports the missing refund. 2. Request a trace on the refund. The IRS can track where the money went. 3. If the bank won't cooperate, the IRS can initiate a formal bank inquiry. 4. Keep calling, but always ask for a case number or reference number for your inquiries. 5. If you're not getting anywhere, definitely contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

plot twist: the irs accidently deposited ur refund into jeff bezos' account. he's now using it to fund his next space trip 🚀💸

I don't have any advice, but I just wanted to say I'm so sorry you're going through this. The system is so broken. Sending you good vibes and hoping you get this resolved soon! ❤️