IRS says refund sent, bank says nothing received - Where's my money?!
Hey everyone, I'm having a major issue with my tax refund and I'm at my wits end. The IRS says they released my refund over a week ago, but it's nowhere to be found. I've checked with my bank and they don't see anything coming through. I even called the tax prep company I used, and they said everything looks fine on their end. The IRS automated system is useless and I can't get through to a real person. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on what to do next?
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Tyrone Hill
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Its been almost a month since the IRS said they sent my refund and still nothing. The whole system is broken 😡
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Toot-n-Mighty
•A month?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your local congressman's office? Sometimes they can help with IRS issues.
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Tyrone Hill
•No, I haven't thought of that. Good idea, I'll give it a shot. Thanks!
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Lena Kowalski
•I tried that last year and it actually worked! Took about 2 weeks, but they got things moving for me.
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DeShawn Washington
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the IRS. There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
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Mei-Ling Chen
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Sofía Rodríguez
•I'm skeptical. How do we know this isn't just some scam?
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DeShawn Washington
•I get the skepticism, but it's legit. I was desperate and took a chance. It's not a magic solution, but it did get me through to an actual person at the IRS. Still had to deal with their bureaucracy, but at least I could talk to someone.
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Aiden O'Connor
•Can confirm, I used it last week. Saved me hours of frustration. 💯
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Zoe Papadopoulos
Have you checked the 'Where's My Refund' tool on the IRS website? Sometimes it has more up-to-date info than what you get over the phone.
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Jamal Brown
This happened to me last year. Turns out there was a mixup with my routing number. Double-check all your bank info on your return, even a single digit off can cause major headaches.
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Anderson Prospero
•Thanks for the suggestion. I've triple-checked everything and it all looks correct. The tax prep company confirmed this too. It's like my refund just vanished into thin air 😫
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Jamal Brown
•Damn, that sucks. Sounds like you might need to get the Taxpayer Advocate Service involved. They can sometimes help when normal channels fail.
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Fatima Al-Rashid
OK, let me break this down for you. I've been through this rodeo before and here's what you need to do: 1. First, keep checking the 'Where's My Refund' tool daily. Sometimes it updates without notice. 2. If it's been more than 21 days since the IRS accepted your return, you can request a trace on your refund. Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. 3. If you can't get through on the phone (which is likely), try contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They're an independent organization within the IRS that can help. 4. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what was said. 5. Check if there are any offsets against your refund. Sometimes the government can take your refund to pay other debts. 6. As a last resort, consider reaching out to your local congressperson's office. They often have liaisons who can work directly with the IRS. Remember, patience is key here. The IRS is notoriously slow, especially this time of year. But keep pushing and you'll get your money eventually!
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Giovanni Rossi
•This is gold 🏆 Saving this for future reference!
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Anderson Prospero
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out.
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Aaliyah Jackson
•Quick question - how do you contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service? Is there a specific number or website?
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Fatima Al-Rashid
•You can find your local Taxpayer Advocate Service office here: https://www.irs.gov/advocate/local-taxpayer-advocate. They also have a main line: 1-877-777-4778. Good luck!
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KylieRose
lol welcome to dealing with the IRS. might as well get comfy, youre gonna be here a while 🤡
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Miguel Hernández
•Fr tho 😂 I swear they operate on a different timeline than the rest of us
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Sasha Ivanov
Hey OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through to anyone or figure out what's going on with your refund?
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Anderson Prospero
•Not yet, unfortunately. I'm working my way through the steps that {profile 10} suggested. Gonna try the Taxpayer Advocate Service tomorrow. I'll keep you all posted!
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