IRS refund delay after ID verification - weeks of waiting, no updates. How long for others?

Anyone else think its weird that they can take our money instantly but it takes forever to give it back? 🤔

As someone who used to work for the IRS, let me break down what might be happening and what you can do: 1. Delays are common, especially after ID verification. The system can take 2-6 weeks to update after verification. 2. If it's been more than 6 weeks, there might be another issue. Could be a math error, missing form, or random audit. 3. Keep calling. Use the trick someone mentioned about calling right when they open. Be persistent. 4. If you can't get through, try contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help push things along. 5. Make sure you're checking the correct tax year on the 'Where's My Refund' tool. 6. If all else fails, contact your local congressperson's office. They have liaisons who can inquire on your behalf. Remember, patience is key. The IRS is understaffed and overworked. Hang in there!

I'm in the same boat. Filed in January, verified in March, still waiting in August. This system is broken af.

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Protip: If you adjust your withholdings, you won't have to deal with refunds. It's better to break even or owe a little than to give the government an interest-free loan.

This is why I always file as early as possible. The later you file, the longer the wait.

Have you checked if there are any offsets against your refund? Sometimes they use it to pay off other debts you might have.

I feel ya, OP. The waiting game sucks. Hang in there!

Ugh, the IRS is such a mess rn. I filed in March and still haven't gotten my refund. It's like they're playing with our money 😤

Maybe we should all show up at the IRS office with pitchforks and torches. Who's with me? 🔥🔥🔥

Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of mailing? I heard it can speed things up.

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lol welcome to the wonderful world of dealing with the IRS. grab a seat, it's gonna be a long wait 🙃

Have you checked the 'Where's My Refund' tool on the IRS website? Sometimes it gives more info than what the agents tell you.

Have you considered that there might be an error on your return? Even if the agent said everything was fine, sometimes they miss things.

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

Have you tried calling the IRS directly? Sometimes that can help speed things up.

Welcome to the club, buddy. I've been waiting for my refund since February. The IRS is a joke these days. 🤡

Plot twist: the IRS is using our refunds to fund a secret space program 👽🛸