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IRS refund rejected by Chime - What happens next?

My tax refund got rejected by Chime and sent back to the IRS. Anyone else deal with this? How long did you have to wait to get your money after this happened? Getting really frustrated cause I cant get through to anyone at the IRS.

Hey fam I've been through this exact situation. When Chime rejects your refund, the IRS will automatically try to send a paper check within 2-3 weeks. But heres the thing - you should double check your transcript to make sure theres no other issues holding up the refund. I actually used taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) to analyze my transcript and it spotted some codes that were causing problems beyond just the Chime rejection. It helped me figure out exactly what was going on and when I'd actually get my money. Worth checking out if your stuck in limbo like I was.

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bruh chime rejected mine too 😤 how long did it take to get the paper check?

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took about 16 days for me to get the check in the mail after chime rejected it

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whats this taxr thing? can it actually tell you when youll get paid?

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Just used taxr.ai and here's what I got back: It spotted my Chime rejection code and explained exactly why it happened - turns out there was a name mismatch. Shows estimated paper check mail date and everything.

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holy crap this is actually legit 🙌 just tried it myself and it showed me everything. way better than calling the irs and getting ghosted lol

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Same boat here fam. Chime rejected mine last week. Gonna check out taxr rn 👀

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FYI if anyone else is dealing w this - make sure your name on chime matches EXACTLY what's on your tax return. learned that the hard way 🤦‍♂️

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Tax pro here - when a direct deposit gets rejected, the IRS typically mails a paper check within 2-4 weeks to the address on your return. Make sure your address is up to date on the IRS website.

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thanks! do u know if theres any way to update my address faster than mailing in that change of address form?

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You can update it online at irs.gov if you can verify your identity, or call the IRS directly (though good luck getting through 🙄

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I've been helping people figure out their transcripts and refund issues. The best tool I've found is taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening and when to expect your money. It's $4.99 but totally worth it for the peace of mind. https://taxr.ai

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Fr? How does it work? Better than just reading the transcript yourself?

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Yeah it uses AI to read all the codes and tells you exactly whats happening. Way easier than trying to decode everything yourself

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Just tried it and OMG 🙌 finally know whats actually happening with my refund! Worth every penny fr fr

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same boat rn, chime rejected mine 3 weeks ago still no check 😤

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Mine got sent back too and I got my check exactly 17 days later

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that gives me hope! 🙏

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Pro tip: dont use these online banks for tax refunds. They're always causing problems w the IRS smh

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learned that the hard way lol never again 💀

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Call the tax advocate service! They helped me sort this out in like 2 days

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whats their number?

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1-877-777-4778 but they're usually best reached early morning

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Ugh this is so frustrating! I had the same thing happen with my refund getting rejected by Chime. From what I've learned, it's usually because the name on your bank account doesn't match exactly what's on your tax return - even something as small as a middle initial can cause issues. The IRS should automatically send you a paper check within 2-3 weeks, but definitely keep checking your transcript to make sure there aren't any other hold-ups. You can also try calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 1-877-777-4778 early in the morning - they're way more helpful than the regular IRS line. Hang in there, you'll get your money!

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@Julia Hall thanks for the detailed info! This is super helpful. I m'definitely going to try calling that taxpayer advocate number first thing tomorrow morning. Really hope I don t'have to wait the full 3 weeks for a paper check 😩

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This happened to me last year with Chime! Super annoying but here's what I learned - the paper check usually comes faster than they say. Mine showed up in about 12 days. In the meantime, definitely check your IRS transcript online to make sure there's nothing else holding things up. The rejection code should show as 841 on your transcript. Also make sure your mailing address is current because that's where the check will go. The whole process sucks but you'll get your money eventually!

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@Giovanni Gallo That s'reassuring to hear it came faster than expected! 12 days isn t'too bad. I m'checking my transcript daily now lol. Quick question - did you have to do anything special to get the paper check or did it just show up automatically after the rejection?

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@Giovanni Gallo @Luca Romano It should happen automatically! The IRS will issue the paper check once they process the rejection from Chime. No action needed on your part. Just make sure your address is up to date with the IRS. I had to update mine through their website before the check got sent out. The waiting is the worst part but at least you don t have'to jump through hoops to get it reissued!

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Been there too! Chime rejected my refund last month and I was stressing hard. The good news is the IRS automatically sends a paper check - took about 2.5 weeks for mine to arrive. While you're waiting, definitely check your IRS transcript online to make sure the rejection is the only issue. Also worth updating your address on the IRS website if you've moved recently since that's where the check will go. I know the waiting sucks but you will get your money! Try calling that taxpayer advocate number someone mentioned if you need faster help - they're usually more helpful than regular IRS customer service.

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