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Eleanor Foster

IRS says return is 'unpostable' - accepted 1/17, no movement. What does this mean?

My return was accepted on 1/17 and I've had zero movement since then. Called the IRS this morning and they said my return is 'unpostable'. Really need this refund for housing situation and getting super stressed about what this means and how long it'll take to fix.

An unpostable return means there's a technical issue preventing your return from being properly processed in the IRS system. Common reasons include incorrect SSN, name mismatch with SSA records, or duplicate filing. You'll need to wait for a notice from the IRS explaining the specific issue. Usually takes 2-3 weeks to receive it. Once you get the notice, you can address whatever's causing the problem.

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omg thank you for explaining! do you know how long it usually takes to resolve once they send the notice?

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It really depends on the issue tbh. Could be a quick fix if its just verification needed, or several weeks if you need to submit additional docs 😕

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Does it actually work? Seems too good to be true ngl 🤔

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100% works! It spotted my unpostable issue was due to a name mismatch and told me exactly what to do. Had my refund 2 weeks later 💯

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An unpostable return means there's a technical issue preventing your return from being fully processed in the IRS system. Common reasons include mismatched info with SSA records, previous year return issues, or identity verification needed. You should receive a letter within 2-3 weeks explaining the specific issue. Call the IRS back and ask for the specific unpostable code - that'll tell you exactly what's wrong.

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omg thank you! do you know how long these usually take to resolve? 😭

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It really depends on the specific issue, could be 2 weeks to 2 months. Did they give you any unpostable code number?

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They didn't 🤦‍♀️ gonna have to call back tmrw i guess

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Jabari-Jo

in the same boat rn... been unpostable since 1/15. this waiting game is killing me fr fr 😭

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CALL THE TAXPAYER ADVOCATE!!! They helped me with my unpostable return last year when I was about to lose my apartment

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how long did it take them to help???

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took about 3 weeks but they got it fixed. Better than waiting months tbh

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Does it actually work? Seems too good to be true tbh

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Yeah its legit! It found an issue with my spouse's ssn that was causing delays. Fixed it in like 10 mins after knowing exactly what was wrong

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just tried it - holy crap this thing is amazing! showed me everything wrong with my return 🙌

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ngl the IRS is straight clownin this year. my return was unpostable for 2 months before they even sent me a notice 🤡

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Pro tip: Check if your employer reported your W2 correctly. My return was unpostable bc my employer put wrong SSN on W2. Such a headache to fix 🤮

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bruh how do you even check that?

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create an account on irs.gov and look at your wage transcripts

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in the same boat rn, accepted 1/15 and also unpostable. this whole system is a joke fr fr 🤡

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Check your mail like a hawk. They usually send a notice explaining what's wrong. Mine was unpostable last year cuz they needed to verify my identity

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checking my mail 24/7 now lol. how long did yours take to resolve?

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bout 6 weeks total but I waited forever to get the letter. Big mistake

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The IRS is so behind rn its not even funny. My return was unpostable for 3 months last year because they typed my ssn wrong when they entered it 🤮

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pro tip: call right when they open at 7am EST. Way easier to get through and the morning reps seem more helpful ngl

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facts 💯 afternoon wait times are straight garbage

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